Victorian diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, each consisting of a centrally set cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting, two in total with a combined weight of 1.40 carats, surrounded by a row of twelve cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings, twenty four in total with a combined weight of 1.00 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.40 carats, to an elegant coronet cluster with finely pierced scalloped borders and shaped backholing, fitted to reverse with a secure post and hinged clip fitting, approximately 1.6cm in length. Tested gold, English, circa 1850.
