Portuguese Vintage 18ct Gold Ladybird Sleeper Earrings feed-gender-unisex and diamond leaves above

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Coral was historically gifted for two main purposes: to commemorate the birth of a daughter or as a wedding gift

luminous quality

and its articulated design sits impressively on the neckline

Both the split ring and the seal have a lovely decorated repousse work

Portuguese Vintage 18ct Gold Ladybird Sleeper Earrings feed-gender-unisex and diamond leaves aboveA delightful pair of vintage Portuguese earrings in 18ct gold, enamelled as charming red and black ladybirds. The enamelling captures every detail, from the delicate wings to the tiny spots, giving these earrings a playful yet refined character. The ladybird has long been considered a symbol of good luck, protection, and love. In European folklore, a ladybird landing on you foretold happiness and even marriage to wear them as jewellery is to carry a