VICTORIAN MALACHITE & SILVER IVY LEAF EARRINGS

A gorgeous pair of Malachite and silver Ivy leaf earrings, circa 1880.

The earring leaves are formed of carved malachite that show the wonderful banded shades of green that is typical of this stone.

The earrings have the original domed malachite tops and silver wires.

The ivy leaf was a popular motif during the Victorian era. It symbolises; enduring love, fidelity and friendship.

The Ivy plant is known to be strong, and cling to any surface it comes across to survive and grow.

Ivy jewellery was often given as a wedding gift as a sign of a strong marriage.

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: 4.8cm (total drop) x 2.2cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 10g (approx 5g each)

MATERIALS

Silver & Malachite

CONDITION

Very good; some minor tarnish to the silver and marks in reverse - see pictures for details