Late Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Band leverback earrings rendered in 9 karat yellow

rendered in 9 karat yellow gold and finished in sky blue enamel

securing the pearl in place at the bottom

the salutation can be traced back as far as the 1710s when it's thought the "returns" part referred to "yield" or "profit

It's set with 14 graduated emerald cabochons

Late Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Band leverback earrings rendered in 9 karat yellowDATE: Victorian, c. 1898 Charming late Victorian gypsy ring with sapphires and diamonds in pretty star settings. The row of stones is flanked to either side by engraved, owl like scrolls and English hallmarks to the inner band indicate 18 karat gold and the year of production as 1898. Beautifully made with a shallow D shape profile that rests low on the finger. The S. U maker's mark I believe relates to Solomon Ullmann, who had a shop in Hatton Garden