These Victorian 14k gold enamel and seed pearl drop earrings date to the late 19th century and feature an Etruscan Revival design with articulated movement. Each earring is composed of a shield shaped upper section accented with black and white enamel, small seed pearls, applied gold beadwork, and engraved detailing. Suspended below are three tapered gold drops, each connected by small articulated links that allow movement when worn. The combination of enamel, seed pearls, decorative goldwork, and pendant drops reflects the design language associated with Victorian gold jewelry from the 1880s to 1890s.
The earrings acid test as 14k gold and are fitted with later backs for pierced wear, a common alteration made to antique earrings for modern use. The later backs are stamped 14k and 585. One of the drops shows an earlier repair, where the original loop it hung from appears to have been damaged and an additional connecting piece was added. The earrings measure 1 5/8 inches in length and weigh 10.2 grams. The design aligns with antique Victorian drop earrings, 14k gold enamel earrings, seed pearl earrings, Etruscan Revival jewelry, and Victorian dangle earrings.
