17th Century Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings necklace with the words "Time trieth"

with the words "Time trieth" (time tries) and "Tempora Mutantur" (times are changed) - the latter an abbreviation of the adage: "Times are changed

according to Fairbairn

They're star shaped

and travel

along with the Alabaster & Wilson makers mark

17th Century Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings necklace with the words "Time trieth"DATE: 17th Century, c. 1680 A stunning pair of early antique flower cluster earrings dating from the late 17th century, circa 1680. The heads are of great size and each "petal" is set with a gorgeous emerald, vibrant in colour and full of life. The stones are foil backed, resting in silver rub over settings, typical of this time. With slim gold wires, they're modelled in 15 karat yellow gold. Perfectly charming. STONES Natural Emeralds MEASUREMENTS