Originally purchased in a small Paris boutique circa 1890 by Charlotte Waterhouse, these exquisite earrings were later converted from clip-on to delicate dangle style for modern wear. Each earring features a hand-cut oval cabochon of natural bloodstone, set in a warm gold bezel that highlights the deep forest green hue and characteristic flecks of red.
he subtle variance in tone — one slightly deeper, the other lighter with more visible inclusions — reflects the hand-selected nature of gemstones in the 19th century. Their craftsmanship and provenance speak to an era when jewelry was personal, symbolic, and timeless.
Origin: Paris, France
Date: c. 1890
Provenance: Charlotte Waterhouse collection
Gemstone: Bloodstone (Heliotrope), cabochon cut
Metal: Unmarked gold, acid-tested to approximately 14–15 ct
Dimensions: Approx. 0.75 in L x 0.5 in W (stone only)
Condition: Excellent antique condition; gentle age patina consistent with 130+ years.
These earrings embody the refined, storied aesthetic of Charlotte Waterhouse Curated — heirloom pieces passed through generations of grace and history.
Originally purchased in a small Paris boutique circa 1890 by Charlotte Waterhouse, these exquisite earrings were later converted from clip-on to delicate dangle style for modern wear. Each earring features a hand-cut oval cabochon of natural bloodstone, set in a warm gold bezel that highlights the deep forest green hue and characteristic flecks of red.
he subtle variance in tone — one slightly deeper, the other lighter with more visible inclusions — reflects the hand-selected nature of gemstones in the 19th century. Their craftsmanship and provenance speak to an era when jewelry was personal, symbolic, and timeless.
Origin: Paris, France
Date: c. 1890
Provenance: Charlotte Waterhouse collection
Gemstone: Bloodstone (Heliotrope), cabochon cut
Metal: Unmarked gold, acid-tested to approximately 14–15 ct
Dimensions: Approx. 0.75 in L x 0.5 in W (stone only)
Condition: Excellent antique condition; gentle age patina consistent with 130+ years.
These earrings embody the refined, storied aesthetic of Charlotte Waterhouse Curated — heirloom pieces passed through generations of grace and history.
