Early Victorian Diamond Night and Day Earrings Back to Front French 18k SS
Every woman needs two great diamond earring looks as the anchor of her jewelry wardrobe. You, of course, need studs to wear all day, most days, and then you’ll need a fantastic pair of chandelier earrings as well, for those fun and fabulous special occasions. So, the question is, which pair to buy? Studs? Chandeliers? What if you could have both in one perfect pair? Well, here they are, studs for day that transform effortlessly into the most beautiful chandeliers for night! Made in Europe (France probably) in about 1840 for a woman of some means, this hand crafted pair were made in 14 and 18 karat gold with the diamonds set in silver. These night and day earrings are fully set with the most gorgeous selection of Old European cut diamonds, 74 in all. The 6 largest stones are about 0.265 karats each and all-together the earrings contain about 4.588 karats in bright and sparkling white diamonds. The tops are back to front, as was typical with French earrings at this time. The backs of the