Antique Victorian pair 14k yellow gold Opal Belcher Set Drop Dangle Earrings

Description

Antique Victorian pair of 14k yellow gold drop dangle earrings. They have ear wires, and the bottom has a Belcher 8 prong setting with an Oval Opal Cabochon at about 9x6mm. That section is about 5/8 x 3/8". Above that part is a swirl almost fleur-de-lis section that is soldered to the ear wires. They are not stamped anywhere and tested to be 14k yellow gold. Total length is about 1 1/8", one a little longer. Note - one ear wire is a little bigger, could be the way it is bent in its shape, I don't want to mess with it, but a jeweler can adjust it so one hangs a little longer. In very nice shape for their age, some light wear and dirt and I've not ever cleaned them, one opal is cracked, totally secure in the setting with the 8 prongs and it can be replaced, I have just left it and worn as is for years, but you can certainly do that - see last picture earring on right, and both have nice play of color, and the gold is in very nice shape. They weigh 3.5 pennyweights or 5.44 grams so note they do have weight on them dangling from the ear but are comfortable on, just note the ear wire shape/size difference and the cracked opal. Ask questions and look at my pictures.