Mystery Item

Can anyone simply tell me what these are? Found in my great grandmother's jewelry box. I have always assumed men's jewelry.

 

How many do you have of each design?

 

Just the two.
1 Victorian Gold tone
1 Amethyst Flower

 

Think you are most likely right that they are cufflinks, ones that have been widowed. My only other thought was studs for a high neck collar, but think they would have been quite uncomfortable in that position, although you were supposed to stand very straight & keep your chin up. Welcome, by the way.

 

Im puzzled by the fact that each piece has a side being the face and the other the back (PAT PEND). It would have a purpose to be shown only one way?

 

Good point. Woke up & sat down at the computer. Probably should go back to bed. They look to me like you worked them through a buttonhole-type slit then rotate a quarter turn so they would stay in place. We may be back to collar stud, for a detachable collar.

https://www.pinterest.com/azureaster/victorian-collar-studs-or-buttons/?lp=true