Outstanding Onyx / Black Chalcedony Earrings 1860's parure but the massive R initials

but the massive R initials featured at the bottom truly sets these apart

in his backward dance of life

Set with a glass top

Measurements: 24" in length

In a comfortable size 9

Outstanding Onyx / Black Chalcedony Earrings 1860's parure but the massive R initialsA rare pair of onyx "garden gate" earrings with a phenomenal 14ct gold detailing and pearl accenting, these ingenious earrings were once two halves of a brooch beautifully rendered into their current state by a crafty artist. With long, bold, 14ct hooks, they are simply delicious to behold, and a proud staple of the 1860's. A boldness, a geometry echoed in the shapes of the gowns and cuts of lapels, is their hallmark these earring are unmistakably