19th Century 18ct Gold,Silver & Rose Diamond Cluster Earrings

A particularly lovely pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
rose diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… earrings that were made circa 1880 and are most likely of French origin. Rose diamonds have a pointed top as opposed to a flat tableThe large facet on the crown of a faceted gemstone. so they reflect the light in a different way.  They are especially effective in a candlelit setting.  They have secure hinge back fittings.