Antique carnelian bead, long drop earrings

Stunning Antique, Carnelian bead, Early 20th Century long drop earrings c1910s-1920s

The slightly graduating Carnelian beads are drilled and each one is threaded with a 9ct Gold wire making them articulated enabling them to move freely in the ears creating a dramatic effect.

The earrings may have been part of a necklace at some point, although converted a long time ago, The earrings were on screw back fittings for non -pierced ears however to make them even more wearable we have added Shepard hook fittings for pierced ears, hand made by our bench Jeweller in 9ct Gold

The Carnelian are a warm burnt orange and feature natural inclusions within the stones.

Weight: 15.3 grams combined weight

Unmarked, tested as 9ct Gold

Dimensions: 6.5cm long, 10.8mm at the widest point

Condition: Very good antique condition, the Carnelian have natural inclusions and some natural blemishes within the stone. Some tiny nibbles where the beads are drilled only seen under magnification

Please note any antique boxes featured in the images are for display purposes and not included with the item unless this is mentioned in the listing

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