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Antique Earrings with 4.06 ct Old European Cut Diamonds in Rose Gold, c. 1890s

€ 28,980.00 ^*

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Antique Earrings with 4.06 ct Old European Cut Diamonds in Rose Gold, c. 1890s

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This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

A diamond solitaire makes every piece of jewellery beautiful. As a ring, it is the promise of a shared future, as the precious (and, according to legend, indestructible) stone is a symbol of eternity. But a diamond solitaire is also captivating as an earring: clear and simple, earrings like these are the right choice for many occasions. The white sparkle of over four carats of diamonds in the old brilliant cut, the so-called old European cut, captures our attention. The two individually hand-cut diamonds have a warm hue and are very pure: They have been graded as vs1 and vs2, meaning they only show very small inclusions, which also do not diminish the brilliance. The diamonds are set in warm, shiny rose gold, typical of late 19th century jewellery. Its warm color makes the diamonds appear even brighter than they already are. Delicate yet secure prongs hold the diamonds and allow plenty of light to reach the stones. Earwires with leverbacks make them easy to put on and ensure a secure hold on the ear. The shape of the studs, the cut of the diamonds and the color of the gold alloy allow us to date the pair to the last years of the 19th century. The earrings were later re-stamped in Hungary in the years after 1967: perhaps the earrings were auctioned or sold in a store at this time and had to be officially registered. We have often seen old pieces of jewelry being re-stamped. It serves to guarantee the corresponding fineness of the metals and, no less importantly, to be able to collect stamp duties that have not yet been paid. We were able to acquire the pair here in Berlin. Independent appraisals of the diamonds and the earrings have confirmed the quality of the materials. They are enclosed with the earrings.

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With the invention of gas light and then electric light at the end of the 19th century, the ballrooms of Europe were suddenly filled with glistening brightness. No more dark, yellow candlelight, but the white glow of hundreds of lamps made the ladies' jewellery shine and glitter like never before. No wonder that a new fashion emerged as a result of these developments: white jewels made of diamonds and silver responded to the new lighting conditions and replaced the previous more colorful designs. In general, jewellery became increasingly richly set with sparkling gemstones to create an ever more luxurious and rich appearance. At the grand balls in Paris, London and St. Petersburg, ever more magnificent diamond necklaces were presented, as well as tiaras, brooches and rings, all dreams in white diamonds. The name of the era, the Belle Époque, still indicates the aim of this period today: To shine in beauty. However, the fashion for white jewellery remained relevant in the following decades, right up to the Art Déco of the 1920s. Only the materials used for the settings changed. The rapidly tarnishing silver was first replaced by platinum plating and later by jewellery made entirely of platinum or white gold, which was developed shortly after the World War.

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€ 28,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

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