These antique Victorian earrings inlaid with pietra dura in gold weigh 10.1g and measure 45mm long, 20mm wide and 4mm deep. Constructed in original 9k yellow gold these antique Victorian earrings are topped with subtly chased hand-etched oval shaped botanically inspired pinnacles measuring 15mm long, 9mm wide and 3mm deep. These colorfully refined Victorian earrings are centered with elliptical pietra dura focal points measuring 26mm long, 20mm wide and 4mm deep featuring delightful effete floral malachite vignettes with fascinating 'vibrant green' malachite accented with absorbing oceanic coral inlay. Quixotic oval frames, reflective of the romantic Victorian era, highlight these graceful earrings, subsequently prong-set in lavish gold torsade trim edges. Malachite has been treasured for its ornamental qualities for thousands of years, popular for use in statues and adornments as far back as ancient Egyptian society. Malachite was also used as a pigment for painting Egyptian tomb art and much later used in artwork in 15th century European society. Secured upon refined kidney wire earring back closures fashioned for pierced ears, these Victorian pietra dura malachite earrings are charming in their distinguished yet understated splendor.

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