Antique Victorian Earrings Diamonds Pearls Enamel 18k Gold w Appraisal (6756)

Antique Victorian Napoleon III earrings / ear pendants. 18k gold, Old Mine Cut diamonds, pearls and enamel. Made in France, 19th century. Memorial / Mourning jewelry.

 

Measurements: Weight is 7.0 grams. Length, excluding wires is 1 1/4 inches. Approximately 1.05ct diamonds.

 

Description : Surmounts in the form of rectangular gables with scrolled terminals. Gold with black enamel stripes. Centre of earrings are flower formed with large Old Mine Cut diamonds surrounded by radiating gold and black enamel rays, followed by a ring of pearls. Fringes of knife-edge gold lines ending in pearls. Workmanship and quality are excellent. Stunning in every way. Will suit everyone of every age and taste and as ageless and wearable today as they were in the 1800's.

 

As the period of mourning progressed, Victorians went into 'half mourning' - when black was ameliorated by another color.

 

Marks and Metal: Hallmarked on wires.

 

Condition: Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.

 

Independent appraisal.