Portuguese 18th Century Silver, Gold & Rose Diamond Acorn Drop Earrings

An unusual and original pair of articulatedIn jewellery, an articulated piece is composed of segments with flexible connections. drop earrings that were made circa 1780-1800 in Portugal. They have gold backs and silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
fronts and have been set with rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. diamonds with three acorn drops on each earring. The acorn is a symbol of fertility and immortality, probably because they are the seeds of the “mighty oak” so these may have been a wedding gift. The ear wires are hinge backs so they enter the ear from behind. They look amazing when worn