{"product_id":"antique-14ct-gold-belle-epoque-diamond-ruby-drop-earrings","title":"Antique French Belle Epoque Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA breath-taking pair of authentic late Victorian \/ Belle Époque articulated drop earrings, crafted in France circa the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDesigned with exquisite movement, these earrings showcase a foliate leaf top that suspends an elongated geometric drop, capturing the delicate transition from late 19th-century romanticism to early geometric design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eEach earring is pavé-set with antique rose-cut diamonds mounted in silver with a rich, authentic aged patina—a classic technique of the era used to maximise the diamonds' candlelit glow. A vibrant line of graduated, bezel-set natural rubies runs through the centre, set in warm 14ct rose gold to create a striking two-tone contrast against the darkened silver work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFrench-stamped with official swan and scallop hallmarks, these earrings are set with a total of 1 carat of natural rose-cut diamonds (0.50 carats per earring) and approximately 1.50 carats of graduated round-cut rubies (about 0.75 carats per earring).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe earrings have post and push-back butterfly clasps (note: the backs are non-identical but fit securely and comfortably).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e14ct Gold \u0026amp; Silver French Stamped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe earrings are in excellent antique condition, with the original patina preserved on the silver settings. Both the rubies and diamonds are secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThey measure approximately 54mm in length and 11mm in width.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Loves Tuesday","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63160354800003,"sku":"3513","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/A61FD03E-1792-419F-B072-1F82F945761F.webp?v=1793712389","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/antique-14ct-gold-belle-epoque-diamond-ruby-drop-earrings","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}