Victorian Ruby & Diamond Quatrefoil Dome Earrings portraits this piece was most likely

this piece was most likely intended as a cabinet piece

'Her Royal Highness' (we quote General FitzRoy)

written at a time of unprecedented political and religious upheaval

5cm (height by width at widest point of base)

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Quatrefoil Dome Earrings portraits this piece was most likelyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 The most gorgeous antique dome earrings dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. They're French, and feature a black enamel quatrefoil, with white dots, around a central ruby. Each lobe of the main motif is home to a rose cut diamond, itself set within an enamelled quatrefoil a pleasing fractal esque effect. Crafted in 18 karat gold, they date from the 1870s. STONES Ruby and Diamond MEASUREMENTS Width: 1. 6mm WEIGHT 5.