Victorian 14kt Carved Tortoise Shell Urn Earrings Emerald This spectacular and unusual pendant

This spectacular and unusual pendant is very rare

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the black tracery enamel accents

there is no apparent damage to the blackened steel or gold

A small gold ring can be found at the side of the winder

This one is particularly stunning and would make a lovely addition to any collection

Victorian 14kt Carved Tortoise Shell Urn Earrings Emerald This spectacular and unusual pendantA fabulous pair of carved tortoise shell earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Now a banned material, antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectible. These striking earrings are hand carved into an urn shape, with geometric Grecian style handles at either side. The earrings dangle below a topper comprised of a round tortoise shell bead attached to a 14kt gold earring wire. The tortoise shell has a rich, deep brown color with light