Georgian Topaz & Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings openwork Edward III chose three ostrich

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

It's crafted in 18 karat gold with millegrain platinum settings and an unusual gold wirework gallery

Bug jewellery was a thing in the Victorian times

and the charms are all diamond and/or gem-set and finished in fine millegrain

Georgian Topaz & Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings openwork Edward III chose three ostrichDATE: 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