Victorian diamond flower earrings. A matching pair, each set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open backclaw setting, two in total with a combined approximate weight of 0.70 carats, further set with nine cushion shape old mine diamonds in open and closed backgrain and rubover settings, eighteen in total with a combined weight of 0.80 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.50 carats, to an elegant pair of floral earrings featuring curving claws and polished edges, pierced galleries and open and closed backholing, fitted to reverse with a secure post and hinge clip, approximately 1.4cm in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1890.
Victorian diamond flower earrings. A matching pair, each set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting, two in total with a combined approximate weight of 0.70 carats, further set with nine cushion shape old mine diamonds in open and closed back grain and rubover settings, eighteen in total with a combined weight of 0.80 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 1.50 carats, to an elegant pair of floral earrings featuring curving claws and polished edges, pierced galleries and open and closed backholing, fitted to reverse with a secure post and hinge clip, approximately 1.4cm in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1890.