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Find Out MoreA lovely pair of original GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). earrings set with foiled rose diamonds. The larger diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... in each earring is a rectangular tableThe large facet on the crown of a faceted gemstone. cut stone. They are mainly silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
with a gold wash on the back which was standard practice circa 1780. The wires are hinged to open backwards, so you have to put them in your ear from behind. This again was usual in the 18th century.
So rare nowadays as there are plenty of reproductions around.
Unmarked, tested to silver & gold
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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