Victorian Floral Pique Heart Earrings and AL fob pique The top line is phonologically

The top line is phonologically cryptic: the letter T + A yew tree + the letter S = Choose (tyews)

It's beautifully crafted in two-tone gold featuring applied floral and foliate motifs

They're crafted in sterling silver with dreamy white enamel shells

The form is impeccable - so wonderfully Deco - the top half reminiscent of the prow of an oceanic liner viewed from the front at sea level

A pretty antique ring set with three sparkly old cut diamonds

Victorian Floral Pique Heart Earrings and AL fob pique The top line is phonologicallyDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 These charming antique pique earrings are modelled as little hearts. Dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860, the moulded shells have been gorgeously inlayed with rose gold flowers and a gold border. They dangle freely from orb tops with silver wires. MEASUREMENTS Hearts: 2. 1 x 2cm Drop: 3. 7cm WEIGHT 6. 86g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Very good, light wear t the gold borders