Victorian pearl and diamondcluster earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with a round natural saltwater pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, two in total, one 8.5mm x 8.6mm, the other 8.5mm x 8.8mm, encircled by ten cushion shape old minediamonds in open back claw and grain settings, twenty in total with a combined approximate weight of 7.00 carats, to an impressive pair of cluster earrings, featuring curving claws, intricately pierced galleries and fancy shape open backholing, fitted to top with a secure hook and hinged clasp, approximately 2cm in length. Testedrose gold and silver, circa 1880, accompanied by Gem & Pearl Laboratory report #10327.
Victorian pearl and diamond cluster earrings, circa 1880.
Victorian pearl and diamond cluster earrings. A matching pair, set to centre with a round natural saltwater pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, two in total, one 8.5mm x 8.6mm, the other 8.5mm x 8.8mm, encircled by ten cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back claw and grain settings, twenty in total with a combined approximate weight of 7.00 carats, to an impressive pair of cluster earrings, featuring curving claws, intricately pierced galleries and fancy shape open backholing, fitted to top with a secure hook and hinged clasp, approximately 2cm in length. Tested rose gold and silver, circa 1880, accompanied by Gem & Pearl Laboratory report #10327.