It is a two piece button and has a convex front. 18 Karat Gold and True Pearl Earrings . Victorian 18 karat yellow gold handmade filigree with rare shaped oblong true pearls. The gold work is perfect, only using a 10X loop can I see any difference in the construction between the earrings, showing that they are very nicely handmade. The pearls are from the Mediterranean Sea and are natural.
Today only cultured pearls are obtainable.
The pearls are 10 mm high and 6 mm wide, a very nice size. The length of the earrings, including the ear wires, is 2 inches. The ear wires are 14 karat and are new. These are beautiful and very comfortable to wear, and in excellent condition. Excellent Ruby Ambrotype of Soldier.