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Victorian 10K and 14K Gold With Sterling Silver Bird's Nest Gemstone Earrings

Item Details

A pair of Victorian 10K and 14K gold with sterling silver earrings from the Aesthetic movement. These earrings feature a floral and bird’s nest motif in yellow and rose gold, with sterling silver bird accents with red glass eyes and 14K foliate accents and settings, studded with imitation turquoise and cultured seed pearls. The earrings wires and dangles are 10K. There are similar pieces found in sale number 18NAS014-533 and 18NAS014-532.

Era: Victorian (Aesthetic Movement)
Metal Type: Sterling Silver, 10K and 14K Gold
Earring Closure Type: Dangle Hooks
Hallmarks: Unmarked
Total Weight: 5.30 dwt

BIRDS
SIDE STONES
Count: 2
Type: Red Glass
Shape: Cabochon
Dimensions: 1.50 mm

NEST AND FLORAL TOP ACCENT
SIDE STONES
Count: 25
Type: Imitation Turquoise
Shape: Beads
Dimensions: 2.00 mm – 1.00 mm
Gemologist Note: One Imitation Turquoise is Missing

SIDE STONES
Count: 14
Type: Cultured Seed Pearls
Shape: Beads
Dimensions: 2.30 mm – 1.50 mm

Gemologist Code: CINCDU

Condition

- birds are sterling, wires and dangles are 10K, settings and leaves are 14K.
- one imitation turquoise is missing.
- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- the total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 5.30 dwt.

  • This item has been evaluated and verified by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.
  • All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Weights are inclusive of all materials. Treatments for jadeite and other gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
  • Pre-owned jewelry and watches may have minor markings/imperfections throughout and may have been modified from their original retail condition.
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Item #

18NAS014-531

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