Second Empire French 1.53ct Diamond and 18K Gold Drop Earrings C. 1850

Beautiful pair of genuine, original second Empire French 1.53ct Old European cut and late mine cut drop diamond earrings with leaver back systems C.1850.

ID#: EAR093

Diamonds: Earring one: 5.5 mm x 3.7 mm each, estimated weight of 0.68ct. The top smaller Old European diamond measures approximately 3.0 mm for an estimated weight of 0.11-0.12 ct.

Second earring: approximate measurement: 5.5 mm x 3.57 mm for an estimated weight of 0.65 ct. The top diamond in that earring measures approximately 2.85 mm for an estimated weight of 0.09-0.11 ct.

Total estimated diamond weight in the pair of earrings is 1.53 ct. Estimated quality of all diamonds is VS-2-SI-1, and estimated G/H/I color, (set).

Metal: 18k yellow gold and platinum

Weight: 3.9g

Markings: Hallmarks: horses head (1838-1919), and J 7; both earrings are stamped to denote an actual matching pair.