Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Earrings byzantine when you need to know

when you need to know what the upcoming weather when you're out at the races

with applied oak leaf details to the centre

The reason for this is unclear

A quality Victorian piece full of character

The cabochon rock crystals have been reverse carved and painted to depict bullfinches perched on grape vines

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Earrings byzantine when you need to knowDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Gorgeous Bohemian garnet star earrings dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. The rose cut stones display excellent colour, an intense red that appears to glow from within. They're set in 9 karat gold, and the stars dangle freely from larger garnet tops. STONES Bohemian Garnets MEASUREMENTS Drop: 17. 0mm Width: 3. 6mm WEIGHT 2. 2g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Wires are latter additions