A superb pair of Victorian cluster earrings, each centred on a lustrous natural pearl encircled by a halo of large old European cut diamonds, with a further diamond surmount above. They retain their original fitted leather case.
The diamonds are the story here — chunky, high-crowned old cuts with the soft, fiery scintillation only hand-cutting produces, silver-set over gold in the traditional Victorian manner so the stones face white. Against them the pearls glow with a warm natural orient no cultured pearl replicates.
Natural pearls of this size predate cultured pearl farming entirely, which makes a matched antique pair of genuine rarity, and the scale gives them real presence for evening wear.
Dimensions -
Length: 2.0 cm
Width: 1.5 cm
Weight: 8.0 grams
Specifications -
Period: Victorian, circa 1890
Metal: 18KT yellow gold, silver-set diamonds
Design: Floral cluster with diamond surmount
Fittings: Hook fittings for pierced ears
Case: Original antique fitted case included
Pearls -
Type: Natural pearl
Number of stones: 2
Measurements: 7.8 mm each
Main stone: Yes, centre stones
Diamonds -
Cut: Old European cut
Colour: F–G
Clarity: VS
Number of diamonds: 20
Total carat weight: Approx. 4.70 ct total
Gemstone and diamond weights, colours and clarity are careful estimates and are not based on a laboratory certificate.
Condition :
In excellent antique condition, with minor signs of age.
A superb pair of Victorian cluster earrings, each centred on a lustrous natural pearl encircled by a halo of large old European cut diamonds, with a further diamond surmount above. They retain their original fitted leather case.
The diamonds are the story here — chunky, high-crowned old cuts with the soft, fiery scintillation only hand-cutting produces, silver-set over gold in the traditional Victorian manner so the stones face white. Against them the pearls glow with a warm natural orient no cultured pearl replicates.
Natural pearls of this size predate cultured pearl farming entirely, which makes a matched antique pair of genuine rarity, and the scale gives them real presence for evening wear.
Dimensions -
Length: 2.0 cm
Width: 1.5 cm
Weight: 8.0 grams
Specifications -
Period: Victorian, circa 1890
Metal: 18KT yellow gold, silver-set diamonds
Design: Floral cluster with diamond surmount
Fittings: Hook fittings for pierced ears
Case: Original antique fitted case included
Pearls -
Type: Natural pearl
Number of stones: 2
Measurements: 7.8 mm each
Main stone: Yes, centre stones
Diamonds -
Cut: Old European cut
Colour: F–G
Clarity: VS
Number of diamonds: 20
Total carat weight: Approx. 4.70 ct total
Gemstone and diamond weights, colours and clarity are careful estimates and are not based on a laboratory certificate.
Condition :
In excellent antique condition, with minor signs of age.
