Natural pearl and diamond earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each suspending a drop shape natural saltwater pearl, the surmount set with eleven cushion shape single cut diamonds in open back grain settings, all twenty two with a combined approximate weight of 0.45 carats, to an articulated openwork pendant drop composed of foliate motifs and fitted to reverse with a secure post and butterfly, approximately 2.5cm in length. Earrings tested yellow gold, butterflies marked 18 carat yellow gold, circa 1880, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report #22635.
