Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings

About the Item

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage Portuguese 2.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive vintage earrings have been crafted in 18K white gold. Each earring is embellished with a suspended cluster design in the form of three flower clusters, graduating in size. The floral designs to the nadir of the earrings feature a 0.41ct and 0.4ct collet set, transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond to the center. Each feature diamond is encircled with eight individually collet set diamonds, in addition to twelve petal settings. The petals are each ornamented with a two diamonds, in a combination of eight cut and Dutch cuts. The further floral clusters of these impressive earrings each feature a central diamond, in addition to six diamonds accenting the petal designs. The earrings secure to the reverse with an 18K white gold hinged latch fastening. These stunning earrings are struck with Portuguese hallmarks, including the maker's mark, the white gold mark (ant*, minimum 800 standard) and the rooster mark*. These vintage earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. These impressive antique drop earrings are supplied with two independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. The nature of the hallmark surround determines that the piece was processed in the Porto Assay Office, and the rooster mark was added during the assembly process to ensure the full hallmarks were included upon completion. The rooster/ant marks were jointly used between 1938-1984; this in addition to the composition of the earrings determine them to be crafted circa 1950. Condition These impressive vintage drop earrings are excellent quality, set with fine and impressive feature diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance, and presence; although a feature diamond has a P1 clarity grade, it still displays a fine brilliance and presence. The supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The earrings are an excellent gauge of gold and are in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the hinged latches. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color K Clarity P1 Cut Round Brilliant Content 0.41 carat 4.83mm x 2.81mm Feature Diamond Two Color H Clarity VS2 Cut Round Brilliant Content 0.45 carat 4.8mm x 3.08mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grades) VS2/SI2 Cut Eight / Dutch Content 1.90 carat Total Diamond Content 2.76 carats Dimensions Length of drop 3.8cm/1.5" Width of setting 1.88cm/0.74" Height of setting 6.37mm/0.25" Weight 13.32 grams Date: Circa 1950 Origin: Portugal, Europe A video of this fine piece is available upon request Item Ref. SKU: C6751

Metal:

White Gold

Stone:

Diamond

Stone Cut:

Round Cut

Weight:

13.23 g

Dimensions:

Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Width: 0.74 in (18.8 mm)Length: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)

Style:

Georgian