Antique Victorian Earrings 18k Gold Turquoise Pearls Cascading Dangles (6775)

Antique Victorian earrings ear pendants. 18k gold, turquoise and pearls. Made in England, circa 1865-80.    Measurements: Weight is 10.9 grams. Length, not including wires is approximately 2 inches (5cm).   Description : Designed as slinky cascading chandeliers, composed of turquoise cabochons and pearls set in bright yellow gold fine scrolls that seem to float around the gems. Minute beading on gold wires and small golden globes hark back at the cannetille work of the 1820's. Turquoise are of a remarkably uniform tone of blue - remarkable because after so many years, turquoise often discolors and these stones have held their beauty over the centuries. Pretty pearls can be presumed to be natural as there were no cultured pearls at the time these earrings were made.   The consecutive sections of the earrings are linked by small rings of gold that allow for total flexibility and a silky, slinky, luxurious sense of flowing movement. Later wires make earrings easy to insert and comfortable