Fantastic pair of dangle drop earrings, created in Roma Italy during the Papal States period, back in the 1850. This pair is really incredible detailed and was carefully crafted with Egyptian revival patterns, in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats. It is embellished with several panels decorated with intricate micro mosaics. Accented with patterns of dots and twisted tiny wires, geometrically placed. Fitted with French hooks for pierced ears. The micro mosaic panels are Italian also, surely created in Venice during the same period from more than 800 microscopic pieces, carved from natural stones, such as; blue lapis lazuli, red jasper, black onyx, green malachite, black onyx, lava, creme nacre and 24k gold. This is piece of art, composed by elements from several artistic movements, carefully mixed together during the grand tour era, such the Victorian, the Etruscan and the Egyptian revivals. Weight: 14.75 Grams, (9.46 Dwt). Measurements: 66 mm by 20 mm (2.61 x 0.79 Inches). Resultado de imagen para vatican roma gold hallmarks Hallmarks: Stamped with the old Papal States assay marks for the 18kt gold. One time with the Crossed Keys and a Cardinal Capello inside a triangle and one time with the maker's lozenge cartouche with the number 16 for the Roman identification goldsmith. Very good conditions. Upon Request, Auction House may provide an appraisal. This will carry an additional cost. Appraisals are made by our in house GIA certified Gemologist.