Edwardian 9ct Gold Cluster Drop Earrings Set With Opals & Diamonds

A gorgeous pair of 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold earrings that were made circa 1910. They have been collet set with well matched colourful opals. Opals are fascinating stones as they have a tiny amount of water in them which gives the rainbow effect. In the centre of each earring and on a higher level is 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…. At present these earrings have screw back fittings. These can be changed to post and scroll fittings if wanted.