Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond drop earrings, a pear shaped emerald within an old cut diamond cluster hanging from a diamond set link and hoop, in silver settings over gold.
Each earring is built in three articulated parts, so the drop swings independently of the hoop above it. The emeralds are matched as a pair and each is closed set within a border of old cut diamonds, the diamonds themselves set in silver over a gold back in the Victorian manner, which keeps the white of the stones from being warmed by the gold behind.
Dimensions -
Length: 5.2 cm
Width: 2 cm
Weight: 16.6 grams
Specifications -
Period: Victorian, circa late 19th century
Metal: Tested as approximately 14KT gold, silver topped.
Construction: Articulated three part drops
Fitting: Hinged hoop fittings
Emeralds -
Cut: Pear cut
Colour: Bright green
Origin: Colombia
Number: 2
Total carat weight: Approximately 10.00 ct, approximately 5.00 ct each
Measurements: Approximately 15.2 x 10.2 mm each
Treatment: F2 Minor Oil
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut
Clarity: Approximately VS to SI
Number: 34, being 17 to each earring
Total carat weight: Approximately 4.00 ct, approximately 2.00 ct to each earring
Condition :
Very good antique condition. All stones present and secure. The emeralds show the internal inclusions natural to the species. The silver settings carry the soft grey patina expected of the period. Hinged fittings operate correctly.
Stone weights and grades are careful estimates taken from the mounted piece and are not laboratory certified.
Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond drop earrings, a pear shaped emerald within an old cut diamond cluster hanging from a diamond set link and hoop, in silver settings over gold.
Each earring is built in three articulated parts, so the drop swings independently of the hoop above it. The emeralds are matched as a pair and each is closed set within a border of old cut diamonds, the diamonds themselves set in silver over a gold back in the Victorian manner, which keeps the white of the stones from being warmed by the gold behind.
Dimensions -
Length: 5.2 cm
Width: 2 cm
Weight: 16.6 grams
Specifications -
Period: Victorian, circa late 19th century
Metal: Tested as approximately 14KT gold, silver topped.
Construction: Articulated three part drops
Fitting: Hinged hoop fittings
Emeralds -
Cut: Pear cut
Colour: Bright green
Origin: Colombia
Number: 2
Total carat weight: Approximately 10.00 ct, approximately 5.00 ct each
Measurements: Approximately 15.2 x 10.2 mm each
Treatment: F2 Minor Oil
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut
Clarity: Approximately VS to SI
Number: 34, being 17 to each earring
Total carat weight: Approximately 4.00 ct, approximately 2.00 ct to each earring
Condition :
Very good antique condition. All stones present and secure. The emeralds show the internal inclusions natural to the species. The silver settings carry the soft grey patina expected of the period. Hinged fittings operate correctly.
Stone weights and grades are careful estimates taken from the mounted piece and are not laboratory certified.
