Bidspirit auction | Victorian Revival Claw Dangle Earrings

Victorian Revival Claw Dangle Earrings with Blue-Grey Cabochon Stones Category: Earrings - A striking pair of dangle earrings featuring a highly detailed, textured casting modeled as an animal or bird's claw gripping a large orb-shaped stone. The metal appears to be a gold-toned or heavily tarnished base metal, exhibiting significant patina consistent with age or intentional antiquing. The shepherd's hook ear wires are silver-toned and feature a coiled detail and small decorative bead. Each pendant secures a single, polished cabochon stone, translucent and orb-shaped, displaying a pale blue-grey to greenish hue with internal inclusions. The metal claw tips serve as prongs, securely holding the stones. The style is reminiscent of Victorian Gothic or Renaissance Revival jewelry, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, or a later revival piece. No visible hallmarks or maker's marks are present.