Circa 1790 a magnificent and rare pair of Georgian period long drop earrings carpeted in slices of natural mine-cut rough diamonds. Hand-crafted and incredibly ornate these earrings are rugged and organic with a raw antique beauty.
The earring drops test as low carat gold (around 8ct) using a XRF gold tester while the large hooks at the top are 18ct gold and hallmarked. These hooks are later replacements. The diamonds have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gem Tester.
Treasured and preserved for a very long time the earrings remain in very good antique condition showing light surface wear and aged tarnish in the nooks and crannies giving the gold an antiqued appearance. The diamonds are very rugged with rough edges and small fissures in places. We believe that originally there was another 3 tiny accent drops at the bottom of each earring but their absence isn't particularly noticeable due to the intricacy of the metal work.
Brimming in stature and character these rare Georgian period earrings are destined to take pride of place in your antique jewellery collection!
MATERIALS: 8ct gold drops, 18ct gold hooks
GEMSTONE: natural earth-mined rough diamonds
MEASUREMENTS: the earrings measure 2-1/4" (5.5cm) from top to bottom and 13mm across at the widest point. Hooks 28x10.5mm
DATE: Georgian circa 1790
WEIGHT: 10.6 grams total
HALLMARKS: stamped '750' for 18ct gold on the hooks
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. Each piece is carefully hand selected by us, with you in mind. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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