Mid-Victorian gold-backed silver earrings with rose cut diamonds

Antique jewelry object group: earrings
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style: Victorian - (styles overview)
Period: ca. 1850 (events and facts in 1850)
Source of inspiration: flower symbolism
Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K gold (see explanation on silver on gold). - (precious metals)
Diamonds: Two rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. and 12 senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of these diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to senailles.
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: No trace. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Diameter approximately 1.70 cm (0.67 inch)
Weight: 5.40 gram (3.47 dwt)

ReferenceNº: 08274-3971

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