V&A Inspired Precious Jewellery Collection Argentium Silver Sunburst Citrine & Garnet Drop Earrings A pair of drop earrings shaped like a stunning burst like the rays of a sun set with citrine & garnet gemstones all crafted from argentium silver The Sunburst Collection is inspired by a 17th century religious vessel called a monstrance. Introduced during the Counter-Reformation in Spain, about 1630, & usually made from gold or silver, it displayed the consecrated host during the Catholic Mass. Royalties from sales of the INSPIRED! Jewellery Collections are covenanted to the V&A, allowing the museum to continue its work for the benefit of future generations The V&A Inspired range comes with a complimentary information card & comes in a high quality V&A jewellery box.