Edwardian 18ct Gold, Turquoise & Rose Diamond Cufflinks

An unusual pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold cufflinks. They are set with four oval cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone – either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat’s eyes and stars.
turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after.. Each one is surrounded with small rose diamonds. They were made circa 1910.