Victorian cluster diamond drop earrings 18kt red gold

An impressive pair of Victorian drop earrings, lever-back, set cluster diamonds, 18kt red gold and silver, crafted circa 1870’s, excellent condition… A touch of history.

Antique jewelry object group: earrings

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Victorian
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Period: ca. 1870
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Material: 18k red gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique
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Technique: Gold-backed silver or the silver on gold technique. This technique finds its origin centuries ago, when jewelers believed that only a silver mounting could render the true beauty of a diamond. Backing the silver jewel with a (thin) layer of gold was a practical precaution taken to avoid the silver jewelry leaving black stains on clothing or skin. Over the years, with the recognition (and thus use) of platinum as precious metal and the development of white gold the practical necessity to use bi-colored material became obsolete. The argument to use bi-colored metals became more an estetic then a practical one.

Extra information: foil set rose cut diamonds - The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. Romantic sellers would say that this is done so that the stones will sparkle beautifully in candlelight.

Diamonds: Two large and 26 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: set part of the earrings approximately 1.16 cm (0.46 inch) x 1.30 cm (0.51 inch)

Weight: 4.50 gram (2.89 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4251

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