A PAIR OF OLD CUT DIAMOND CLUSTER DROP EARRINGS
With floral cluster design suspended from a drop of three old cut diamonds, all claw set, with a total estimated weight of 1.56 carats each, with post and butterfly fittings for pierced ears, in tested silver and gold, gross weight 4.8 grams
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£1,000 - £1,500
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Hammer price:
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£2,200 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
All gemstone and diamond weights, colour and clarity have been assessed mounted and are of our opinion only, with the exception of certificated items.
CONDITION REPORT
Lead solder connecting the post to the top diamond, settings to the top diamond are different to the further two, and to the cluster, there is evidence of something being cut off the connecting loops of the top diamond stud, some lead solder connecting the loop to the cluster, the earrings are thought to be from the turn of the 19th century, with later amendments being made as described
earrings are 3.3cm long
clusters measure 1cm in diameter
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