Lace Drop Earrings (18ct Gold Vermeil)Add timeless elegance to your collection with the Lace Drop Earrings in 18ct gold vermeil, part of the National Portrait Gallerys exclusive jewellery line. Handcrafted with an intricate lace design, these earrings are inspired by the delicate patterns seen on the lace ruff worn by Mary Herbert in her 1590 portrait by Nicholas Hilliard. Mary Herbert, a celebrated writer and sister to poet Sir Philip Sidney, embodies the refined artistry and literary