Antique Victorian 2.90ct Natural Pearl and 2.60ct Diamond Certified Drop Earrings

Antique Victorian 2.90ct Natural Pearl and 2.60ct Diamond Certified Drop Earrings

Queen of Seas

1st place in Victorian tradition is Natural Pearl and Diamond earrings

The rare, magical beauty of natural pearls have been treasured for millennia by mankind
This beautiful pair of Victorian-era ear drops are 1880 ca
They are designed with a top Diamond bar with a suspended section to swing from ears
Displaying fabulous Victorian workmanship made of solid 18ct gold
Showcasing two natural good-sized saltwater pearls 8 mm x 7.4 mm average approx 2.90ct, good roundness, white silvery with amazing lustre, certified by IGN laboratory for natural not nucleated saltwater Pearls
Diamonds as best companions to the Pearls are 32 between old mine cut and old European cut for 2.20ct approx of total content rated as H/J VVS/SI
They have French type lever posts still intact and perfect working order
Measures: 28 x 14 mm. (h. x d.) each cluster is 14 mm. in diameter with 8.7 grams total weight, very good condition keeping with age
For thousands of years, pearls have been the exclusive gemstones of royalty and nobility in every culture, the birthstone for June and gem for the 3rd and 30th wedding anniversary

Ready to be worn and cherished for a lifetime

Further Details Below:

Metal: 18ct rose gold, tested
Hallmarks: none/worn
Gems: 2 natural (not nucleated) saltwater pearls totalling approx 2.90ct (8 x 7.4 mm. -average- IGN report n. 30267) – 32 between old mine and old European cut diamonds totalling approx 2.60ct (H/J VVS/SI)
Measures: 28 x 14 mm. (h. x d.)
Weight: 8.7 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use