Antique Victorian lava cameo drop earrings

A rare pair of lava cameo earrings, likely dating from the late 1800s. They depict four hand-carved faces and have a Roman-revival look to them -- each carving is unique and special. They are set in base metal and the ear wires are nice and straight -- very wearable. Lava cameos are made from limestone and miscellaneous rock from volcanic debris, and were often sold as pieces of tourist jewelry during the Victorian era. 

MEASUREMENTS & DETAILS

• Size: 1.24 inch drop on the earrings
• Material: Lava stone; base metal
• Weight: 3.74 grams
• Time Period: Antique | Victorian

CONDITION

These lava cameo earrings are in good antique condition. There is one possible chip on the top carving of one earrings near the nose (see photos), but it is difficult to know if it is a flaw or if it was carved this way. Otherwise, these Victorian earrings are in nice, completely wearable condition.