A pair of late 19th-century articulated drop earrings set throughout with old European-cut diamonds in silver-topped gold mountings. Each earring features a double-drop graduated arrangement, with a central line of diamonds suspended within an outer frame. The craftsmanship and setting style are characteristic of Victorian-era diamond jewellery circa 1880s.
Dimensions
• Length: 5.4 cm
• Width: 1.5 cm
• Combined Weight: 9.21 g
Specifications
• Metal: 15ct Gold and Silver (tested)
• Period/Era: c.1880s
• Maker/Origin: Not specified
• Primary Stones: Old European Cut Diamonds, total 50 stones (25 per earring)
• Mount/Setting: Silver-topped collet settings with open backs
• Hallmarks/Marks: Not specified
Diamond Details
• Cut: Old European Cut
• Quantity: 50 (25 per earring)
• Approximate Breakdown per Earring:
– 1 × 0.25 ct (top stone)
– 1 × 0.25 ct (bottom stone)
– 4 × 0.15 ct
– 8 × 0.10 ct
– 11 × 0.05 ct
• Total per Earring: Approx. 1.95 ct
• Total for the Pair: Approx. 3.90 ct
• Colour: F–G
• Clarity: VS–SI
• Setting: Silver collet settings
Condition Report
Excellent, light surface wear consistent with age; patina present on silver.
A pair of late 19th-century articulated drop earrings set throughout with old European-cut diamonds in silver-topped gold mountings. Each earring features a double-drop graduated arrangement, with a central line of diamonds suspended within an outer frame. The craftsmanship and setting style are characteristic of Victorian-era diamond jewellery circa 1880s.
Dimensions
• Length: 5.4 cm
• Width: 1.5 cm
• Combined Weight: 9.21 g
Specifications
• Metal: 15ct Gold and Silver (tested)
• Period/Era: c.1880s
• Maker/Origin: Not specified
• Primary Stones: Old European Cut Diamonds, total 50 stones (25 per earring)
• Mount/Setting: Silver-topped collet settings with open backs
• Hallmarks/Marks: Not specified
Diamond Details
• Cut: Old European Cut
• Quantity: 50 (25 per earring)
• Approximate Breakdown per Earring:
– 1 × 0.25 ct (top stone)
– 1 × 0.25 ct (bottom stone)
– 4 × 0.15 ct
– 8 × 0.10 ct
– 11 × 0.05 ct
• Total per Earring: Approx. 1.95 ct
• Total for the Pair: Approx. 3.90 ct
• Colour: F–G
• Clarity: VS–SI
• Setting: Silver collet settings
Condition Report
Excellent, light surface wear consistent with age; patina present on silver.
