We love the intricate floral details on antique jewelry but usually we see these little engraved forget me not / orange blossom flowers engraved on rings. This is the first I've seen them on antique earrings and it's just so lovely. These stand out to me as one of my favorite finds of the trip.
I got these in Italy. The center old European cut diamonds are bezel set and propped up amidst the floral halo / bullseye / target settings. A line of independently moving old mine single cut diamonds are also bezel set leading up to the top diamond which again has the halo design.
Easy to put on and wear with sturdy level backs with spring in them to snap shut (although we still don't recommend lying down on 100+ year old gold hinges).
They make beautiful danglers from afar with the about half carat each diamond but the closer inspection of those floral details just has me swooning for the sweetness of them. No hallmarks but test as 18k gold.
Beautiful antique piece with a wonderful glow from within. Antique box or chains/ props not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos.
MEASUREMENTS:
40mm from top of ear wire to bottom and the halo bottom settings are 10mm diameter. Weight for the pair is 4.3g.
Each of the larger center diamonds is about 5mm in diameter measuring .5 and .45 carat. The smaller diamonds are 1.75mm each and the top halo stones are 2.2mm. Total carat weight for the pair is about 1.3 carat all together.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
In good condition for regular wear with the ear wires and secure lever backs. Typical antique diamonds with some natural variations having been cut in such a limited supply. No dark or glaring carbon but the largest diamonds can reflect around a bit of frost. Some variances in the smaller stones as well, some eye clean and others on the frostier side. Nothing really jumps out beyond the beautiful details of these uncommon danglers.
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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