Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Rose Diamond Drop Earrings

A sweet pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and 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… earrings that were most likely made in Holland circa 1910. Each earring has been set with two rose diamonds within stylised fleur de lys claws. They have secure hinge back fittings.

Perfect for every day wear.