Mid Victorian Agate Teardrop Earrings van cleef & arpels The central stone is a

The central stone is a

Since ancient times the phallus has been a symbol of fertility and good fortune

and it's surrounded by a halo cluster of 12 old European cut diamonds in platinum mounts

and connected to looped tail which forms the other end of the clasp

Mid Victorian Agate Teardrop Earrings van cleef & arpels The central stone is aDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A gorgeous pair of agate drop earrings dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1870. Each one features a 15k gold top with applied grape leaves and a teardrop shaped agate drop beneath. STONES Agate MEASUREMENTS Length (from top of wires): 3. 0cm Width: 8mm WEIGHT 3. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, the ear wires are later additions