An unusual pair of Art Nouveau sodalite and pearl earrings.  
 
These stylish drop earrings have sodalite beads to the base suspended from half pearl and rose cut diamond articulated tops.
 
The pearls are beautifully matched and assumed to be natural saltwater. They are in closed back settings and complement the blue of the sodalite stone beautifully. The rose cut diamond accents are open to the reverse allowing light into the stones.
 
These elegant earrings have their original hook fittings with safety catches.
 
First discovered in Greenland in 1811 Sodalite is a light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, named after its sodium content. It is relatively unusual as a gemstone and its use fits well into the Art Nouveau era.
 
It was made popular after a discovery in Canada in 1891. As sodalite is a brittle substance it needs to be treated with care and must not be dropped.
 
These earrings have a fitted box which probably explains their perfect condition.
 
Era: Art Nouveau, c.1890 - 1915
Measurements: Earrings 3.8cm in length from top of hook,
Sodalite bead 12mm diameter
Hallmarks: Unmarked - tests as platinum & 18 carat gold
(with 14ct gold fittings)