These are Beautiful and Artistic Antique Gold Earrings, set with Quality Garnets and Rose-cut Diamonds, c. 1850.The Garnets are pendeloque-cut (pear shape), and cabochon (convex), in a smooth Gold rubover setting, for comfort when wearing.The Garnets have a gorgeous deep red wine colour and measure 15mm., by 10mm at the widest.Slices of Garnet have been used in windows in Churches and Temples in the past, and Legend has it that Noah suspended Garnet in the Ark in order to dispense Light.Garnets are also known to have curative effects. Garnets have helped to overcome sorrow, bringing vital power, spirit, and feelings of Joy.Above them, there are eight Sparkling Rose Hand-cut Diamonds, six of them in a shamrock or trefoil setting.They weigh 28.3 grams.On yellow Gold shepherd’s crook earwires for security, these luscious Antique Earrings are in Excellent Condition, hanging over 1 ¼ inches (33mm.) from the top of the earwire, by 11mm at the widest.Old Code E4311.