Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Two-Stone

Classic and timeless two-stone earrings that are a great addition to your jewelry collection. They are made of 18 karat (tested) rose gold and feature two rectangular modified brilli...

Fabulous Victorian diamond drop stud earrings. Made of 14 karat (stamped) yellow gold and silver, the earrings feature two Old European cut diamonds, one is approximately 8.84-carat...

A delicate pair of Victorian rose cut diamond earrings, made of 14 karat gold. The earrings of drop dangling design, each feature two diamonds. The top one is a smaller, four-prong set stone. The dangling larger diamond is seven-prong set in a beautifully crafted open-work basket. The earrings’ closure is leverback. The backs of the diamonds are foil backed. The process of foiling was common in the Victorian era. Applying a layer of metal or other material on the back of a stone improved brightness and brilliance. Today this technique that requires skills and time to implement has been lost. Over time the foil-backed jewelry became rare and sought-after by collectors. These fabulous Victorian diamond drop stud earrings are classy, timeless, feminine and wearable. They are a great addition to your jewelry collection. These antique earrings feature four rose cut diamonds, approximately 4.0 carat total weight, O-P color, I1 clarity. The setting is made of 14 karat (tested) rose gold. The earrings measure 1” x ½” (2.5 x 1.1 cm) and weigh 4.4 grams. About Victorian Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time. To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts: • The Early Victorian or Romantic • The Middle of Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way through Romantic to Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era. • Early Victorian jewelry As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began. • Grand Victorian jewelry After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...

A pair of unusual drop earrings by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The Paloma Picasso earrings crafted of 18k gold and platinum and feature diamonds. The earrings consist of gold dots and diamonds that are bezel set in platinum. Each of the dots is connected to a diamond by a tiny platinum wire. The diamonds are staged in the center of the earring. These earrings are beautifully made with the Tiffany & Co. signature quality. Being flat and light weight, they perfectly sit in an ear lobe. It’s a great piece that works well for a night out or to make your daily look dressier. About Paloma Picasso brand “Art was a language spoken around me all the time when I was growing up”. Being a child of two artists, Paloma Picasso fully expressed her creativity in jewelry making. Paloma Picasso’s talent was thriving in 1980s. She was just right on time with her direction and artistic energy. She came fresh from Paris to New York and started to work for Tiffany & Co. She immediately grasped the aesthetics of the New York street art. She used it as a visionary filter for her “Graffiti” collection in 1983. She also named museum visits and music concerts among her other inspiring things. Paloma Picasso jewelry...

A pair of Victorian silver and 14k gold earrings, featuring antique cushion cut diamonds. These dazzling gems are bezel set in silver, enforced with eight prongs. The yellow gold l...

An exquisite Victorian parure comprising of a pair of delicate earrings, dangling brooch, and the bangle bracelet. This French Victorian bracelet earrings pin brooch set was created in the 1900s by Antoine Barrière, 5 place Jean Jaures, in Montpellier, This antique jewelry suit is made of 18k yellow gold, and features cobalt blue enamel, opal and rose cut diamond. The whole antique set is masterfully decorated with a unified looking layout in the center of the piece. The edges are chased with fine leafy design. The earrings are openwork with very airy and feminine feel. Four opals together with the enamel elements create a three-dimensional flower like looking composition. Equipped with the French hook closure. The brooch has a removable part and, being hung upside down, could be worn as a pendant. The bangle bracelet is delicate and very comfortable to wear. Enamel condition is amazingly intact, considering the age of the piece. This fabulous French antique parure...

Gorgeous gold earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Each earring is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and is beautifully decorated with delicate Etruscan wirework and beadwork. The ear...

Antique style patina enhances these elegant Victorian inspired shield earrings made of fourteen carat yellow gold. The drop from the decorative post on each earring measures approxim...

With these exquisite yellow gold drop diamond earrings, style and glamour are in the spotlight. These 14 karat yellow gold earrings are made from...

The bell style shape of the drop earrings work so well with the banded agate. The white band which runs around the glossy black bell works brilliantly. Connecting the agate to the sh...

A pair of Victorian 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Designed as rounded arrow shapes featuring fine granulation gold decoration throughout suspended from hook and wire fittings,...

This is an exquisite pair of Victorian drop earrings. Each earring is set with a large, antique cushion cut diamond and a small old cut diamond accent set above. The earrings have Fr...