Mid Century 1.74 Carat Sapphire & 1.59 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1950
Dramatically beautiful sapphire and diamond earrings. The beautifully crafted top part, loosely designed as wing, is set with seventeen eight-cut diamonds and leads, via an articulated brilliant-cut diamond set chain, to a sapphire and diamond drop. Each pear drop is centred by a light purplish blue natural sapphire which floats within a surround of sixteen eight-cut diamonds.
Secured with hinged clips (for non pierced ears), but these can be changed for posts and butterflies on request.
Accompanied by an independent jewellery report from IGR (#30307251).
Cut – Oval cut sapphires. The diamonds are round brilliant and eight-cuts.
Colour –The diamonds are G to H.
Clarity – All the stones are clean to the naked eye. VS1 to SI1.
Carat – The total approximate sapphire weight is 1.74 carat, with approximately 1.59 carat of diamonds.
Circa – 1950.
Measurements – From the top of the earring to the bottom of the drop is 52.2mm.
Metal – 18k gold. Tested.
£2,325