Georgian
An Important Pair of Georgian Antique Diamond Drop Earrings
A pair of antique old cut diamond drop earrings, circa 1830/1840. Each earring is set at the top with an old European cut diamond in a Georgian cut down collet setting surrounded by a cluster of smaller old mine cut diamonds set in cut down collets with closed backs. A single diamond is set below in an articulated cut down mount and above another diamond cluster formed of a central old cut pear shaped diamond surrounded by a frame of smaller old mine cut diamonds. All diamonds are set in cut down collets in silver, with gold hook earring fittings.
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Information
Subtitle
Georgian
Period
1750-1900
Period
Circa 1830
Gemstone
Total diamond weight estimated: 25.4cts
2 x Old cut pear shape diamonds estimated total: 8.10cts
2 x Old European cut diamonds estimated total: 4.40cts
48 x Old mine cut and old European cut diamonds estimated total: 12.90cts
Setting
Silver and gold
Dimensions
Length: 5.4cm / 2.12" (not including fittings)
Width: 2cm / 0.78"
Weight Description
16.4 grams
REF
128166
