Victorian Amethyst Baby Doll Earrings

№. 298

STORY: 

These sweet, tiny amethyst earrings were rescued from an antique doll. For victorian girls, dolls weren't just toys. They were the equivalent of a fashion magazine nowadays. They gave little girls the chance to learn the role of women in society - both how to act and how to dress.

These earrings are miniature versions of an essential piece of a the respectable Victorian women's wardrobe. They are beautifully faceted and set in a 9ct gold chain. The stones are a bright purple with a blue-ish undertone. As the earrings were hand faceted, each earring is a bit different which I have tried to capture in the photos. 

The earrings have been set into new vermeil (gold plated silver) earwires. 

CONDITION: 

The earrings are in good antique condition with new earwires. There are microscopic scratches and nibbles to the stones but these are only visible when looking through a loupe. One of the stones' facets is a bit rougher than the other but again this can only be seen when looking for issues. 

ERA:

Victorian 

MEASUREMENTS:

The earrings measure 33mm in length including the earwire. The stones measure 10mm x 5mm. 

HALLMARKS:

none 

MATERIALS:

Amethyst, 9ct gold and sterling silver 

PROVENANCE:

 England