A refined pair of 1940s drop earrings crafted in 18kt white gold, set with natural saltwater pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds. These earrings are accompanied by a Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) report confirming the pearls as natural nacreous saltwater pearls of the Pteriidae family, with no indications of treatment.
Each earring features a half-drilled light cream pearl of drop shape, measuring approximately 8.3 8.0 11.5mm and 8.3 7.1 11.7mm, exhibiting a very good lustre and orient. The pearls are suspended from articulated lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds, each earring set with approximately 0.51 carats of diamonds (total diamond weight approx. 1.02 carats), graded VS1 clarity, FG colour.
Dimensions
Length: 3 cm
Width: 0.8 cm
Weight: 5.58 g
Specifications
Period: Circa 1940s
Metal: 18kt White Gold
Gemstones:
2 Natural Nacreous Saltwater Pearls (Pteriidae family)
Size: approx. 8.3 8.0 11.5mm / 8.3 7.1 11.7mm
Colour: Light cream
Shape: Drop
Lustre: Very good
Overtone: Orient
Treatment: None (as per GCS certificate)
Diamonds: Approx. 1.02 carats total, Round Brilliant Cut, VS1 Clarity, FG Colour
Certificate: Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) Report No. 5785-1102
Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition. Pearls show natural surface characteristics typical of age; diamonds are bright and well-matched. Fully inspected and certified.
A refined pair of 1940s drop earrings crafted in 18kt white gold, set with natural saltwater pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds. These earrings are accompanied by a Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) report confirming the pearls as natural nacreous saltwater pearls of the Pteriidae family, with no indications of treatment.
Each earring features a half-drilled light cream pearl of drop shape, measuring approximately 8.3 8.0 11.5mm and 8.3 7.1 11.7mm, exhibiting a very good lustre and orient. The pearls are suspended from articulated lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds, each earring set with approximately 0.51 carats of diamonds (total diamond weight approx. 1.02 carats), graded VS1 clarity, FG colour.
Dimensions
Length: 3 cm
Width: 0.8 cm
Weight: 5.58 g
Specifications
Period: Circa 1940s
Metal: 18kt White Gold
Gemstones:
2 Natural Nacreous Saltwater Pearls (Pteriidae family)
Size: approx. 8.3 8.0 11.5mm / 8.3 7.1 11.7mm
Colour: Light cream
Shape: Drop
Lustre: Very good
Overtone: Orient
Treatment: None (as per GCS certificate)
Diamonds: Approx. 1.02 carats total, Round Brilliant Cut, VS1 Clarity, FG Colour
Certificate: Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) Report No. 5785-1102
Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition. Pearls show natural surface characteristics typical of age; diamonds are bright and well-matched. Fully inspected and certified.
