Vintage Large 10k Yellow Gold Intaglio Carnelian Clip Earrings

Beautiful filagree and small ball prong set carved translucent carnelian paddle clip earrings depicting a Unicorn Rampant under a Crown symbol. 1-3/8” wide 17.9 grams Unicorn Rampant In medieval heraldry, a lion’s tail was added to the unicorn’s mix of horse and goat, and its symbolism matched perfectly to the chivalric virtues held by the knight. The proud, aristocratic bearing of the animal which also stood for purity (chastity for the knights), its kinship with the horse, (the same being the knight’s most prized possession) and the devotion to beautiful women as adopted by the art of courtly love, made it a perfect choice to use as a charge (a figure displayed in a coat of arms). The unicorn was fierce when attacked and protector to his foes but it was also gentle and bore the dignity of solitude and wandering as did a knight. Please see pictures for more details and let me know if you have any questions Smoke free home Offers are always welcomed Discount on bundles