Antique Earrings Leaves, Leaves Earrings Silver and Gold, Antique Paste Earrings

Pair of earrings, circa 1820. In 18kt yellow gold set with rectangular emerald approximately 5ct for each closed on the back surrounded by old cut diamonds approximately 5,2ct total....

Metal: Gold Condition: Very Good Gemstone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 1.05 CT Total Diamond Weight: 2.10 CT Color: I-J Clarity: VS Total Item Weight: 1.8 g

An antique 19th century pair of yellow gold earrings set with rose cut diamonds crafted in a silver setting. These antique Dutch dangle earrings have a beautiful design with leaves and a flower with a large diamond in the middle - while the stem and leaves feature smaller diamonds. The diamonds in the earrings have a diameter between 1.5 - 5.1 mm. These rose cut diamonds are quite clear in color and are foiled to give them more sparkle. The allure, the subtle shine of this cut, the imperfect shape of the diamond give this cut its own style. The brisures or ear hooks are attached to it at a later period. Rose cut can be counted among the oldest diamond cuts. Unlike brilliant cuts, the rose has no volume at the colet, no point downwards. The underside of the rose is flat. The top is spherical facet cut. The play of light is less than that of the brilliant cut. Roses were widely used in antique jewelry and now in antique style jewelry...

Golden metal earrings with glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Seller Reference: BO63