Victorian Coral & Gold Mano Figa Earrings monty collection this piece captures the essence

this piece captures the essence of an era characterised by opulence and romance

it's set in 15k gold with French (shell) control mark to the outer band indicating was likely made in England and later retailed in France

The intaglio is set in an 18k gold ring mount dating from the early 18th Century and featuring applied ropework detailing around the head

Width of links: 7

which also indicates that it was retailed by Page

Victorian Coral & Gold Mano Figa Earrings monty collection this piece captures the essenceDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A very sweet 15ct gold pair of Victorian earrings the Mano figa hand is said to ward off evil and protect the wearer from bad spirits from the evil eye. crafted in coral. they have little coral tops with a classic shepherds hook fitting. the coral elements are likely Neapolitan Southern Italian and later mounted in the UK STONES Coral MEASUREMENTS 1. 25cm length WEIGHT 2. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION