A magnificent pair of Art Deco platinum emerald and diamond drop earrings, each claw-set with a rectangular cushion-shaped Colombian emerald of rich, vivid green colour, within a substantial surround of old mine-cut diamonds. The articulated drops are suspended from a graduated line of three further claw-set old mine-cut diamonds, allowing exceptional movement and brilliance when worn.
The diamonds weigh approximately 7.67 carats in total, their characterful old mine cuts beautifully complementing the emeralds. Mounted throughout in platinum and fitted with lever-back fittings.
Date: circa 1920–35
Metal: Platinum
Emeralds: Colombian, approximately 7 × 6mm each
Diamonds: Old mine cut, approximately 7.67 carats total
Length: approximately 4cm
A magnificent pair of Art Deco platinum emerald and diamond drop earrings, each claw-set with a rectangular cushion-shaped Colombian emerald of rich, vivid green colour, within a substantial surround of old mine-cut diamonds. The articulated drops are suspended from a graduated line of three further claw-set old mine-cut diamonds, allowing exceptional movement and brilliance when worn.
The diamonds weigh approximately 7.67 carats in total, their characterful old mine cuts beautifully complementing the emeralds. Mounted throughout in platinum and fitted with lever-back fittings.
Date: circa 1920–35
Metal: Platinum
Emeralds: Colombian, approximately 7 × 6mm each
Diamonds: Old mine cut, approximately 7.67 carats total
Length: approximately 4cm
