They appear to be Victorian, I'd need to see more detail, and the backs to tell. They could also be low gold content or gold plated. Nice set. A close up the stones would be good too, they are probably...

I'll be glad to help- my email addy is catthom@verizon.net

This is not a very detailed web page, but it does have some good information- http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44589.asp

Dang, they were too big, trying again. http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/catthom3/Joyce%20ugly%20vase/vasebasedarkwebcopy.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/catthom3/Joyce%20ugly%20vase/vasedarkwebcopy.jpg