Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons with cut-out belcher style prongs

with cut-out belcher style prongs allowing plenty of light in behind the stones to enhance their brilliance

The Grand Tourers - an adventurous breed of English aristocrat - embarked on a journey of learning and culture-immersion across continental Europe

the female followers of Dionysus

The backs of the settings are teardrop-shaped

Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons with cut-out belcher style prongsGorgeous repouss work earrings dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Crafted in 18 carat gold, they each comprise multiple layers of intricately worked gold sheet, crafted to resemble a glorious array of floral and foliate designs. Repouss is an ancient metalworking technique whereby sheets of a malleable metal are shaped by hammering from the reverse. In the case of these earrings the three dimensional structure, with essentially hollowed