Edwardian Sinhalite Stud Earrings

Edwardian Sinhalite Stud Earring

England, circa 1900.

Rare petite Sinhalite earring, in 18k gold setting. Once part of a larger Edwardian brooch, later converted into earrings. Sinhalite was not identified as a distinct mineral until the 1950's but was mistaken for Brown peridot, zircon, or chrysoberyl. The material was usually sourced in Sri Lanka.

18k gold earrings, posts and backs. The earrings measure .25 inches wide (5mm).