Antique Victorian Dainty Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings French 18k Gold Minimalist

About:
Dainty French antique old mine and rose cut earrings! These are intentionally dainty so please note the measurements!

These have a little old mine cut diamond set with platinum prongs which is the customary fabrication for the Victorian period. Above the old mine cut is a little rose cut diamond for additional sparkle.

Sweet and comfy, these are similar to the dormeuse style but easier to wear in that they normal curved ear wires, are inserted from the front of the ear and have a spring loaded lever back that snaps shut holding to the ear wires..

French hallmarks for 18k with an old serial number stamp.

Again - please note the measurements! I always include them in each listing but people tend to miss them and report back that they are smaller than expected. I am required to show zoom photos for detail which can make it hard to determine scale. These are intentionally small, it is how they were made, for adults, intending to be dainty. Some of my buyers get out a paper and ruler and draw it out to get an accurate idea of scale. : )

Antique box or chains/ props not included.

MEASUREMENTS:
Just 12.1mm from top of ear wire to bottom and the little basket settings are 6mm wide. Weight for the pair is 2.5g.
The old mine cuts are about 3.2mm each.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The hinged backs work well with tension and close securely. The old mine cuts are eye clean with just a few frosty specks seen under magnification. Some frosty spots and unpolished girdles to the rose cuts as well. Prongs are in good shape so they are ready to wear.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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