19th Century Dutch Rose Diamond Cluster Earrings

An impressive pair of 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… clusterA group of small diamonds or colourful gemstones grouped together to form a cluster, mimicking the look of a larger gem. Often this group can surround a larger center stone. earrings that were most likely made in Holland circa 1880. Each earring has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set in 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.
with a large rose diamond in the centre with ten smaller claw set rose diamonds around the large stone. The reverse is gold.

When worn they look amazing.