Georgian Regency Diamond earrings, circa 1790's

Georgian 36-Diamonds two part hinged earrings, silver-topped gold, circa 1790 - 1810.

Hard-to-find wearable size, total length 1-3/8". Around 1790, diminutive earrings came into style, but survivals are rarely seen today.

Diamonds : Total 36 diamonds, 14 in each drop, each below a quatrefoil 4-diamond top.

Center diamond in one drop is table cut; the rest are rose-lasque cut.

Weight of diamonds is not calculated, as usual and expected in case of antique rose cuts and lasque cuts.

Marks : none found

Period : circa 1790-1810, George III - Regency.

Size : total length 1-3/8" / 2 cm (to top of arched wire).
(diamond set sections alone, 7/8".)

Gold tested : 18k
Gross weight : pr, .1655 troy ounce / 5.14 grams

Ear wires : back-to-front , gold, hand-made hinge type, latching into a half bead at top.

Metals : silver cut corner pinched bezel collets above sheet gold back.
Profile of hidden single rivet construction is visible on back of each.

Country or region : unknown, possibly England, France or the early U.S.

Condition : excellent

# 30007 b ....................................... $ 3,900.