The earrings feature four glass micro mosaics surrounded by inlaid Malachite and set into black onyx.
The micro mosaics depict architectural sites from the Victorian Grand Tour:
L top - Pyramid of Cestius / L bottom - The Colosseum
R top - The Three Pillars of Aedes / R bottom - The Pantheon
Stamped with a French eagles head hallmark (18kt) on ring at top of dangle.
Settings test as 18kt gold. Clip style findings are not original and are gold filled.
Earrings measure 2 1/4" x 5/8".
Earrings weigh 12.6 grams.
Overall condition is very good. The black glass surround on the drop featuring The Pantheon has a small chip, see last detail photo.
Made in the early to mid 1800s.
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