These Victorian drop earrings in 14 karat yellow gold feature 4.4mm pearls set in six-prong buttercup mountings with lever back closures. The buttercup setting has a scalloped edge that frames each pearl, a popular mounting style during the Victorian period. Lever backs provide secure closure while allowing the earrings to move naturally. The pearls and yellow gold reflect the jewelry preferences of the Victorian era, when pearls were highly prized and often featured in formal jewelry pieces.