Antique Victorian Portuguese ear pendants earrings rose cut diamond and emeralds

Stunning and delicate Portuguese Georgian antique vivid emerald and diamond pendent earrings crafted from silver & backed with 18k red gold are undoubtedly the pinnacle of any vintage jewel collection! Sparkling with 86 rose cut glittering diamonds (foil set)along with 24 stunning shimmering emeralds (14crt) this Neo-classical design is expertly crafted as well as in prime condition. It’s a certainty that these gorgeous pair of heirloom earrings will sparkle for many more years to come! Circa 1800 – Dimensions: Height 10.4cm (4.09in) Weight 61.3g

Typically of neo-classical design, these long pendant earrings are a magnificent example of the highly skilled workmanship of the Portuguese jewellers.

Antique jewelry object group: earrings long hanging

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Portuguese origin.

Style: Pre-Victorian -
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Style specifics: These earrings are typically for Portugal around 1800

Period: ca. 1800
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Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold).
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Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Extra information: Inclusions in emeralds are generally accepted and not necessarily considered to be bad. They are called the "jardin" of the stone which is French for "garden". These inclusions are to be seen in almost every emerald and constitute an acceptable, sometimes attractive, flaw.

Diamonds: 86 rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Precious stones: 24 real emeralds most likely from Brazil with a total estimated weight of 13 till 14 carats, approximate because the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and emerald for May.
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Hallmarks: Illegible remains.
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Dimensions: height 10,40 cm (4,09 inch)

Weight: 61.30 gram (39.42 dwt)

Reference Nº: 13150-0018

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