Antique Victorian earstuds diamonds and sapphires

Antique jewelry object group: earrings studs

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: unknown

Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Period: ca. 1870
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Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Although we think these jewels are born as earrings, we also believe that somewhere in their life their system have been changed from dangling to studs.

Diamond(s): 24 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct. (colour and clarity: G/J, si/i).
- 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.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.00 crt.

Precious stones: Two sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 2.00ct. (colour: vivid sparkling transparent blue)
Treatment: unknown

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: diameter of front 1,13 cm (0,44 inch) x 1,00 cm (0,39 inch)

Weight: 3,60 gram (2,31 dwt)

Reference Nº: 16342-0007

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