known as carved half-hoops have been made in London's jewellery quarter - Hatton Garden - since the mid 1800s
translating from Latin as 'maiden' or 'virgin'
Marks: Stamped 9ct (rose gold)
radiant 18 carat yellow gold band
and thought to hold magical properties of fertility
Early Victorian Pique Star Earrings lapis known as carved half-hoops haveGlorious antique earrings dating from the early Victorian era, circa 1840. The design is, however, somewhat timeless; they wouldn't have looked out of place in boutiques of the 1920s, 1970s, or 2010s. Each earring comprises three star studded pique panels getting larger as they descend, inlayed with with four, nine, and sixteen gold stars respectively. Era: Victorian, circa 1840 Size: 8. 9cm (from top of ear wire) by 3. 1cm Marks: None, tested as 9