Antique Victorian Royal Blue Sapphire and Pearl Earrings

$2,475.00

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These exquisite Late Victorian earrings are a rare, intact pair dating back to the year 1880. Surviving beautifully for approximately 145 years, they carry with them the romance and refinement of a bygone era. Made in warm 18ct yellow gold, each drop measures a dainty 14.00 mm in length by 7.00 mm width, proportions that make these earrings perfectly suited to both everyday elegance and special occasions. The hinged lever hooks ensure comfortable, secure wear while preserving the delicate silhouette typical of Victorian jewellery.

At the heart of each earring sits a vivid royal blue sapphire, precisely faceted and weighing 0.28 carat apiece (0.56 ct total). The sapphire's intense, saturated royal blue tone is immediately arresting — a cool, luminous centre that captures light with a serene, antique glow rather than modern flash. Surrounding each centre stone is a halo of natural seed pearls — 22 tiny pearls in total across the pair — set in a classic claw settings. The soft, creamy iridescence of the natural pearls provides the perfect foil for the deep blue sapphires, creating a timeless contrast of colour and texture that reads both feminine and stately.

These earrings speak of Victorian taste for opulence and refined craftsmanship. The claw settings and delicate gold work display the hand finished detailing that defined late 19th century jewellery: filigree-like edges, careful proportions, and jewellery that was made to be cherished and worn. The combination of royal blue sapphires and natural seed pearls was a favourite motif during the era, prized for its symbolism (sapphires for sincerity and protection; pearls for purity and elegance) and its visual harmony.

Owning these earrings is to wear a piece of history. They are not a modern reproduction but an authentic pair that has endured the decades with remarkable preservation. Their compact dimensions make them versatile — they tuck neatly beneath a hairstyle for a refined accent, or frame the face with gentle, historic glamour when worn with an updo. The luminous sapphires catch the eye while the surrounding pearls soften and elevate the look, making them equally suited to bridal wear, formal evenings, or as a singular heirloom statement in everyday life.

For the collector or the person who values jewellery with provenance and personality, these Late Victorian sapphire and pearl earrings offer something that today’s mass produced pieces cannot: an unmistakable sense of time, hands‑on craftsmanship, and rare continuity. They will appeal to anyone drawn to vintage romance, to brides seeking period authenticity, or to connoisseurs who appreciate the subtle beauty of natural pearls paired with royal blue sapphires. Intimate in scale but rich in story, these earrings invite you to make history part of your wardrobe — to wear, to admire, and to pass on.

Circa: 1880
Design Style: Late Victorian
Gemstone: Sapphires and Natural Pearls
Symbolism: Sapphires for Sincerity and Protection; Pearls for Purity and Elegance
Colour: Royal Blue
Carat: 2 Sapphires = 0.56ct
Count: 22 Natural Seed Pearls
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Length: 14.00 mm
Width: 7.00 mm
Hook Type: Lever
Setting: Claw

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