Victorian Acorn and Oak Drop Earrings

These pieces of jewellery are based on an original piece in the British Museum Collection; a diamond wreath tiara of oak leaves and acorns from c. 1855, part of the Hull Grundy Gift by London jeweller Hunt and Roskell. <br> <br>The original piece comes apart into 3 separate sprays, which can be reconfigured on a different frame to make a large corsage brooch or onto combs for the hair. Exclusive to the British Museum. <br> <br> Find out more about the original piece <A HREF="http://bit.ly/2dONzbh" target="_blank" title="Read more about the original." class="linkarrow"> <span class="arrow">here.</span> </a>

Exclusive to the British Museum, a pair of drop earrings in the shape of oak branches with crystal acorns.

These beautiful earrings have been inspired by a Victorian diamond wreath tiara of oak leaves and acorns. The ornament, made in c.1855, is now housed in the British Museum as part of the Hull Grundy Gift by jeweller Hunt and Roskell. It is designed to separate into three sprays which can be reconfigured to make one large corsage brooch or smaller individual hair combs.

A dazzling gift for a lover of the Victorian-era style.

 

Please note that for hygiene reasons, pierced earrings cannot be refunded.