Victorian Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings by Asprey London jugendstil tests as silver and silver

tests as silver and silver gilt

or should I say from happy

light wear to the stones is visible under magnification

the head modelled as a grape bunch with turquoise cabochons representing the individual fruit

old-cut diamonds are set throughout

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings by Asprey London jugendstil tests as silver and silverDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Founded in 1781 BY by William Asprey, the business was originally based in Mitcham, Surrey until the company moved to London. From there, Asprey started their exclusive and luxury jewellery design and became widely recognized for their famous client base: members of royal family, heads of state and actors. Queen Victoria awarded them a Royal Warrant for dressing cases in 1862, as a mark of recognition for their work. These