Georgian Topaz & Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings openwork Left is the Sacred Heart

Left is the Sacred Heart of Jesus with crown of thorns and winged cross above

Edward III chose three ostrich feathers as an alternative to his royal arms

It's crafted in 14 karat gold with Czech hallmarks on the bail

presumably relating to getting ahead in life through a measured and precise situational approach

Bug jewellery was a thing in the Victorian times

Georgian Topaz & Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings openwork Left is the Sacred HeartDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A fantastic pair of antique earrings, set with topaz which displays a warm pink and golden hue, set in silver. The stones are surrounded by a cluster of dreamy seed pearls, tied together with fine silk and backed with mother of pearl. They dangle freely beneath small pearl clusters with 15k gold wires, and they drop at about 3. 5cm. Dating from the Georgian period, circa 1780. STONES Topaz Seed Pearl MEASUREMENTS Drop: 3. 5cm