Exquisite Georgian Cannitille Torpedo Earrings lizards Each diamond is set into

Each diamond is set into a rub-over silver with a ribbed or crimped edge

Note: Box shown for illustration purposes

The setting is 18k rich vibrant yellow gold

This avian bird represented a safe return home and loyalty

Each corner is highlighted by single cut diamonds

Exquisite Georgian Cannitille Torpedo Earrings lizards Each diamond is set intoDuring the 1830s the preferred shape for earrings was an elongated teardrop or torpedo form. Hair was coiffed into a more horizontal profile and dresses expanded outwardly as well. Because of the extreme length, earrings needed to be light in weight in order to be worn comfortably. As a result, jewelers of the time used thin sheets of gold to create long torpedo shaped pendants heavily embossed with repouss? and cannetille work. Exquisitely crafted,