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French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings

About the Item

Exquisite pair of French Original Edwardian Era that screams Belle Époque. Most beautiful and unique European jewelry was made during that era right before Art Deco hit the world with it's straight lines! Bezel Set shimmering Old European cut Diamonds swing and sway and sparkle from diamond-set foliate design tops in these wonderful wearable classic Edwardian era ear pendants hand fabricated in platinum and 18K yellow gold - circa 1915. The earrings have the total diamond weight of 5.05ctw . Two large bottom diamonds are 2.45 L SI2 (8.01x8.42x5.59) and 2.46 L VS1 (8.03x8.576x5.48) , eye clean and extremely bright and sparkly. The each diamond bears a GIA Diamond Grading Report. The top small antique diamonds are approx. 0.14cts H-I color VS clarity. The diamonds faces up very well and looks warm white in natural light, and only very light yellow under a powerful diamond grading light with a 10x loupe. The length 30mm including euro wire clasp. The weight is 4.66gr The Edwardian style of the mountings is classically elegant for day or for night. The pair is hallmarked with a French owl with 75 on the chest denoting their European origin and it was marked in Paris. TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND! Condition report Overall light wear commensurate with age and use. All diamonds are present and appear original, no visible chips. Apart from the later bezels, which have been professionally repaired after grading diamonds in GIA, no other signs of damage or repair to the mounts, just overall rubbing and general ware. When judging diamonds in antique jewelry, one must be careful not to judge antique diamonds by modern standards. Antique diamonds have a soft romantic glow that many people find very appealing. Antique diamonds were cut to maximize carat weight and the brilliance. Diamonds were cut by hand until the early 1900's. This was a laborious, time-consuming process. Unfortunately, many antique diamonds have been re-cut over the years and start disappearing. This has caused demand for these old cut diamonds to rise in recent years, along with the prices that people are willing to pay for them. Retail Value $ 78,000.00 Comes with GIA certificates, an APPRAISAL and in a GIFT BOX. 70226500

Metal:

Platinum,18k Gold

Stone:

Diamond

Stone Cut:

Old European Cut

Dimensions:

Length: 1.19 in (30 mm)

Style:

Belle Époque

Lab Report Available:

GIA

Place of Origin:

Europe

Period:

1910-1919

Date of Manufacture:

1915

Condition:

Repaired: Apart from the later bezels, which have been professionally repaired after grading diamonds in GIA, no other signs of damage or repair to the mounts. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall light wear commensurate with age and use. All diamonds are present and appear original, no visible chips.Apart from the later 14k white gold Shepard's hook fittings,been neatly done with soft solder patches, no other signs of damage. Polished.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1677218225112

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