Antique Victorian gtd and pearl swallow hoop charm earrings 9 carat Gold

Era: Victorian 1837-1901
Metal: 9 carat Gold, high carat gilding
Gemstone: Garnet topped doublets x2 split pearls x11 each swallow
Size: 17.2x18.5mm
Drop: 20mm including eyelets 2.7mm internal diameter
Weight: 1.5g combined for just the charms
 
A gorgeous pair of larger size swallow hoop charms, sold as complete earrings, with the new 9ct gold huggy hoops shown in the photos. In excellent condition, created from a Victorian brooch, there is minor evidence of lead solder in one swallow, but it is stable and does not touch the body when worn as an earring charm.
 
A garnet-topped doublet (GTD) is an antique composite gemstone, popular from the mid-19th century, featuring a thin slice of natural red garnet fused to a coloured glass base (in this case making a blue stone). Used to imitate gems like emeralds and sapphires, the hard garnet top increases durability and adds a gem like lustre, while the lower glass provides colour. 
 
The details of the hoops are:
Metal: 9ct Gold hoops marked 375
Weight: 1.2 grams total
Size: 11mm 
 
New, huggy hoop earrings. They measure 1.8mm wide, with an external diameter of 11mm and 8mm internal diameter. They close with a tight snap and are very comfortable to wear. If you wish to buy just the charms to wear on your own hoops, please reach out before purchase.