{"product_id":"early-victorian-antique-rose-cut-diamond-drop-earrings-in-18k-yellow-gold","title":"Early Victorian Antique Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA remarkable pair of early Victorian diamond earrings, circa 1840–1860, set with approximately 2.35 carats of antique rose-cut diamonds in richly patinated 18K yellow gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach earring is composed of a graduated upper section of individually set rose-cut diamonds leading to a small foliate element and articulated diamond connector. Suspended below is a circular floral cluster centered by a larger rose-cut diamond and surrounded by individually shaped rose-cut stones. The open, scalloped gold gallery beneath the cluster gives the earrings considerable dimension while allowing the lower elements to move freely.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe irregular facets and broad surfaces of the rose-cut diamonds are characteristic of nineteenth-century cutting, producing a softer and more atmospheric reflection than later brilliant-cut stones. The darkened metal immediately surrounding the diamonds provides strong contrast against the warm yellow gold and is visually consistent with the silver-topped gold settings widely used during the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe earrings measure approximately 1.25 inches long and 0.50 inch wide and have a substantial combined weight of 15.67 grams. Their later clip-style fittings allow the antique diamond elements to be worn securely while preserving the articulated character of the original design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Victorian design dating approximately 1840–1860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 2.35 carats of antique rose-cut diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge articulated floral diamond cluster drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful variation in the hand-cut antique diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial 15.67-gram weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly aged gold and darkened diamond settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional dimensional construction and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Early to Mid-Victorian, circa 1840–1860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Drop Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 18K yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.67 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: Approximately 1.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: Approximately 0.50 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamonds: Approximately 2.35 carats total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond Cut: Antique rose cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Articulated floral cluster drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Clip-style fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction Note: Diamond settings appear consistent with silver-topped gold construction; metal testing recommended before listing as silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eearly Victorian diamond earrings, Victorian rose cut diamond earrings, antique diamond earrings, rose cut diamond drop earrings, antique 18K gold earrings, Victorian gold earrings, antique rose cut diamonds, floral diamond cluster earrings, articulated diamond earrings, 19th century diamond earrings, antique cluster earrings, Georgian Victorian jewelry, Victorian fine jewelry, old cut diamond earrings, antique gold drop earrings, estate diamond earrings, antique floral earrings, collectible antique jewelry, rose cut diamond jewelry, Edward Elise\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Elise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68606968463641,"sku":"6296","price":5550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0592\/3097\/files\/Early_Victorian_Rose-Cut_Diamond_Drop_Earrings_Front_View_4419130.jpg?v=1794331860","url":"https:\/\/edwardelise.com\/products\/early-victorian-antique-rose-cut-diamond-drop-earrings-in-18k-yellow-gold","provider":"Edward Elise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}