Victorian Pique Obelisk Earrings essex crystal with the message (in French):

with the message (in French): To loved ones

we'd never seen one quite like it

while the five outer parts each have three different surfaces

very typical of the mid-Victorian era

a potent romantic message

Victorian Pique Obelisk Earrings essex crystal with the message (in French):DATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An exquisite pair of Victorian pique earrings dating from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1870. The main sections are reminiscent of obelisks, and they're inlayed with gold floral motifs and dangle from pique orbs each orb set with a gold star articulated so the move freely when worn. MEASUREMENTS Drop: 7. 2cm (from top of wires) Width: 9. 6mm WEIGHT 6. 7g MARKS No marks present, 9k gold inlay and ear wires,