Victorian Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Teardrop Earrings silver English hallmarks for 9ct gold

English hallmarks for 9ct gold

and blue sapphires

I believe the piece depicts the nine Classical Muses: a Lyre for Epic Poetry (Calliope)

and a Chimney Sweep

Diamond and Ruby

Victorian Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Teardrop Earrings silver English hallmarks for 9ct goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A stunning pair of antique teardrop earrings, each one set with a vibrant Padparadscha Sapphire within a cluster of old cut diamonds. The sapphires display the highly soughtafter vibrant orangy pink colour , while the design is simple and timeless a teardrop shaped drop dangling beneath two articulated diamond points. They dates from the late Victorian era, circa 1900, with screw backs that can easily be replaced with ear