Victorian Yellow Gold Domed Drop Vintage Earrings
Circa 1880

Antique Victorian drop earrings crafted in 14K yellow gold. Their ornate scrollwork, dimensional construction, and nature inspired detailing reflect the Victorian era’s love of highly decorative gold jewelry. Despite their substantial appearance, the hollow and open construction keeps them surprisingly lightweight on the ear, a technique Victorian goldsmiths used to create larger, more elaborate earrings without excessive weight. Each section is finished with intricate detailing worked by hand into the gold, while the articulated construction allows the different elements to move naturally when worn. Finished with teardrop shaped dangles, these earrings have all the detail of 19th-century jewelry while remaining comfortable and easy to wear today.