Lovely, typically English 15 carat gold acorn earrings (circa 1860) set with cornelian stone (a type of agate). Acorns were a very popular motif in the 19th century.

Both the acorn and the “mighty oak” are images of universal inspiration. As a small but potent package of unmanifested power, the symbolic stature of the acorn takes reference from the oak tree’s hardiness.

As foretold in an age old tradition from the British Isles, just carry an acorn in your pocket or wear a symbol on your person if you wish to stay forever young!