Victorian diamondcluster earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open backclaw setting, the two with a combined weight of 1.60 carats, encircled by eight cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back cutdown settings, sixteen in total with a combined weight of 4.00 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 5.60 carats, to an openwork coronet cluster design with circular backholing and fitted with a secure shepherd's hook, approximately 3.1cm in length to top of hook. Tested yellow gold and silver settings, English, circa 1890.
Victorian diamond cluster earrings, English, circa 1890.
Victorian diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting, the two with a combined weight of 1.60 carats, encircled by eight cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back cutdown settings, sixteen in total with a combined weight of 4.00 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 5.60 carats, to an openwork coronet cluster design with circular backholing and fitted with a secure shepherd's hook, approximately 3.1cm in length to top of hook. Tested yellow gold and silver settings, English, circa 1890.