Victorian pink sapphire and diamond flower earrings. A matching pair, each set to centre with a oval old cutnatural unenhanced pink sapphire in an open backclaw setting, two in total with a combined approximate weight of 0.40 carats, surrounded by twelve round rose cutdiamonds in open back claw settings, twenty-four in total with a combined weight of 0.24 carats, further set with seven natural unenhanced pink sapphires in open back claw settings, fourteen in total, with a combined approximate weight of 2.40 carats. The total approximate sapphire weight is 2.80 carats, to an elegant pair of floral earrings featuring curving claws and intricate openwork, fitted to reverse with secure shepherds hook and fastening, approximately 2.5cm in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1890.
Victorian pink sapphire and diamond flower earrings, circa 1890.
Victorian pink sapphire and diamond flower earrings. A matching pair, each set to centre with a oval old cut natural unenhanced pink sapphire in an open back claw setting, two in total with a combined approximate weight of 0.40 carats, surrounded by twelve round rose cut diamonds in open back claw settings, twenty-four in total with a combined weight of 0.24 carats, further set with seven natural unenhanced pink sapphires in open back claw settings, fourteen in total, with a combined approximate weight of 2.40 carats. The total approximate sapphire weight is 2.80 carats, to an elegant pair of floral earrings featuring curving claws and intricate openwork, fitted to reverse with secure shepherds hook and fastening, approximately 2.5cm in length. Tested yellow gold, circa 1890.