Colonial Gold Earrings with Kangaroo and Emu Design
A superb pair of Colonial earrings, 18ct yellow gold with kangaroo and emu in foliate design set with cabochon rubies, housed in a period plush fitted box, 19th century, 1.97 in. high. Provenance: Leonard Joels auction, Melbourne, 17th Oct. 1988.
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.
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