Early 20th Century 15ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Drop Earrings

We all love sparkly pieces and these earrings are the perfect look. They were most likely made in Belgium circa 1910 and are 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold with platinumDerives from the Spanish word ‘platina’ meaning ‘little silver’. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum’s durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete… fronts. Each earring has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with two stunning transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. bright white diamonds with seven rub over set small diamonds in between.

They have secure hinge back fittings and articulate beautifully when worn.