GEORGIAN REGENCY DIAMOND EARRINGS
Georgian 36-Diamonds two part hinged earrings, silver-topped gold, probably circa 1790 - 1800.
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, Georgian / Regency.
Size : total length 1-3/8" / 2 cm (to top of arched wire).
diamond set sections alone, 7/8".
Gross weight : pr, .1655 troy ounce / 5.14 grams
Gold tested : 18k
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 : England or France ?
Condition : excellent
# 30007 b ................................................................................................................................... $ 3,900.
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Georgian Regency Diamond earrings, circa 1790's
Silver-topped 18k Rose Gold
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Ear wires : back-to-front , gold, hand-made hinge type, latching into a half bead at top
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1-3/8" long -- a versatile wearable size
Around 1790, diminutive earrings came into style, but survivals are rarely seen today.
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Total 36 Diamonds, table cut and rose cut
Each diamond is set in a pinched collet, on hand-cut openwork leaf or flower bud
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Flat thick 18k rose gold understructure, with 'rivet' visible in center of pendant
The visible rivet, or peg, on back is typical of 18th century and early construction
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Back-to-front earwires open
The French sometimes call these "dormeuse" ear wires, because they are so comfortable and secure one can sleep in them
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