Georgian diamond 18kt gold drop earrings shepherd's crook

Through the 18 table rose cut diamonds, these 18K yellow gold earrings from 1720 emit the spirit of the Georgian age. Traditionally polished and set in gold circular arranged domes, these two jewels comprise the force and frolic of two suns crafted to brighten your day.

Antique jewelry object group: earrings
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it to be of Belgian origin.
Style: Georgian - (styles overview)
Style specifics: The way the diamonds are cut and the manner of setting them in the gold plus the shape of the settings themselves is typical for this period.
Period: ca. 1720 (events and facts in 1720)
Material: 18K warm yellow gold - (precious metals)
Extra information: table rose cut diamond - The center diamond is cut in a way that is called a table rose cut diamond, a way of diamond polishing typical for the 15th till 18th Century.
Diamonds: 18 table cut rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. - (general birthstones explanation)
Extra: It is most likely that the hooks of these earrings are not the originals. This is only normal as over the years earring hooks suffer damage due to use.
Hallmarks: No trace. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Diameter approximately 1.71 cm (0.67 inch)
Weight: 6.60 gram (4.24 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09104-0188

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