Mastery of Design: A Pair of Turquoise and Ruby Earrings, 1835-1840

Earrings
Turquoise, Rubies, Pearls, Gold
1835-1840
The Victoria & Albert Museum

In the shape of twisted peacock feathers in gold, pavé-set with turquoises, rubies and pearls, these earrings would have been the height of fashion in the late 1830s when they were created.

Accessories in the form of natural elements such as feathers, flowers, leaves and birds were extremely popular in the early Victorian era—made all the more so when the Queen herself began to wear such designs.

This pair of earrings is housed in the Victoria & Albert Museum and were part of an impressive collection og gems bequeathed to the V&A by Lady Cory.