Edwardian 15ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Drop Earrings

A pretty and useful pair of 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 drop earrings that were made circa 1900-1910. They are set with two CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country’s former name until 1972) sapphires with a 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… above each one. The wires have a secure hook fitting.