Peridot & Pearl Drop Earrings

A pretty pair of 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold drop earrings which were made circa 1910-1920. They are set with 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… shaped peridots surmounted by pearls.