A Pair Of Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings

A Pair Of Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings

Description

A pair of Edwardian diamond drop earrings, each earring with a pear-shaped drop of openwork design, set with a large old European-cut diamond, vertically-set between two small old-cut diamonds, above with a diamond-set acanthus leaf decoration within a geometric frame, all suspended by a run consisted of three graduating from the top old-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 3.7 carats in total, all mounted in platinum to fine millegrain setting, with yellow gold back and gold continental fittings, circa 1900, measuring approximately 3.9 x 1.1cm long, gross weight 6.4 grams,

A dazzling pair of earrings. This exquisite pair of earrings were made in around 1900, at the turn of the century and the beginning of the Edwardian era. Edwardian jewellery is characterised by the use of diamonds and platinum, particularly new techniques of openwork platinum crafting. These lovely earrings exemplify Edwardian allure, each featuring an impressive centre diamond crowned with an acanthus leaf: a type of leaf that recalls the natural motifs of Ancient Greece and Rome. These wonderful earrings are an ideal marriage of statement-making diamonds and delicate Edwardian craftsmanship.