This gray "lava" pair earrings is part of a set, with a matching brooch (1922.616.1). All three pieces feature a scallop shell with dangling spiral shell and two entwined sea creatures on lily pads hanging from gold chains. The earrings attach with s-shaped gold wires.
pendant earrings
earrings (jewelry)
Classical Revival (European revival style)
limestone
gold (metal)
Earring
1922.616BC
187
Unknown
1 9/16 x 1 1/8 (HxW) (inches)
Estate of Miss Frances Greeley Stevenson
1922.616.2AB
Title Brooch Accession Number 1922.616.1
Title Brooch Accession Number 1922.616.1
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