Estate diamond loaded ear clips

Antique jewelry object group: omega backs

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Netherlands

Style: Sixties (of the twentieth century) or more info on styles

Period: ca. 1960
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Source of inspiration: Mother Nature (see also: flower symbolism)

Theme: blooming flower

Material: The earrings are tested to be 18K white gold but the clips (the mechanism at the back) are marked 14K. This, most probably due to an alteration of the back system of these earrings.
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Diamond(s): Two brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct. - 58 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 2.60ct. - 24 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.40ct.

Total diamond count: 84 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 3.50 crt. with an average colour and clarity: F/H, vs/si.

- 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.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks:The clips are marked with the Dutch control mark representing an oak leaf with the number 585, for 14K gold, that is in use since 1953.
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Dimensions: diameter Ø 2,20 cm (0,87 inch)

Weight: 10,90 gram (7,01 dwt)

Reference Nº: 17164-0121

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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