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Gorgeous 1.33 carat antique mine cut diamond stud earrings
There is something so special about genuine antique cut diamonds and here are a very beautiful and elegant pair of antique diamonds that look absolutely stunning and are perfect for any occasion. Each earring was hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum and is set with a mine cut diamond. The mine cut diamond was first created at the start of the 1700's and is also affectionately called cushion cut diamonds, as even though they are cut round, the have a somewhat squarish shape resembling a cushion. The two diamonds having a total weight of 1.33 carats, and have all the charm and character of being cut by hand so long ago. Measuring 6.1mm in diameter, and with a setting as elegant as the diamonds themselves, these diamond stud earrings certainly have that something extra special about them. Stock# ES9609 Circa: 1920 $9,850
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Antique Arts and Crafts pearl drop earrings made in the 1890s’
The Arts & Crafts era coincided with the late Victorian era and the Edwardian era and often has a naturalistic style somewhat akin to Art Nouveau jewellery, and here are a lovely pair of Arts and Crafts antique pearl earrings that were made in the 1890's. Made in 18 carat gold, the earrings measure an elegant 5.7cm in length and have a beautiful sway to them when on the ear. Made with such an elegant design that was obviously inspired by nature, the delicate leaf and fine stem design combined with the engraving come together to make these such an elegant pair of earrings that will no doubt always be admired. Perfect for any occasion, these are as unique as they are beautiful. Stock# ES9570 Circa: 1890 $2,600
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Art Deco briolette aquamarine and diamond earrings made in the 1920’s
Here are a gorgeous pair of genuine Art Deco earrings that were hand made in the 1920's in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum and set with diamonds and briolette cut aquamarines. At the top is a gorgeous design set with a rose cut diamond that leads down to a natural pearl. With this then connected to a further rose cut diamond leading to a very elegant cap that leads to a briolette cut aquamarine. The diamonds total 0.04 carats and the aquamarines total 8 carats and the cut of the aquamarines is just stunning and captures the light so well. The elegance of the earrings as a whole exemplifies the beauty of the Art Deco period of the 1920's to the 1940's. Measuring 31.6mm from top to bottom, these are an exceedingly beautiful pair of genuine Art Deco earrings that will always stand out for their elegance, style and design. Stock# ES8336 Circa: 1920 $6,800
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Antique mid-Victorian era diamond earrings made in the 1860’s
These earrings date from the 1860's and are each set with the most wonderful genuine antique diamonds in a style and design that looks spectacular on the ear. Hand made 18 carat yellow gold and silver, the tops where the diamonds are set are in silver as this was used as white gold was not yet invented and it was already known that setting diamonds in yellow gold can artificially tint the diamonds more yellow, hence silver being used. The earrings have such a regal design that look incredible that takes you back to a bygone era. Measuring 10mm across by 24.7mm they are fitted on newer post fittings each secured by a butterfly and sit perfectly on the ear. Each earring is set with a total of twenty one antique mine cut diamonds that total 1.54 for both earrings. The mine cut diamond was the first real brilliant cut diamond that was first cut at the start of the 18th century and are also known as cushion cut diamonds thanks to their wonderful squarish shape somewhat resembling a cushion. Genuine antique mine cut diamonds have become so sought after in recent years, and these diamonds look amazing from near or far. And in the centre of each earring is an incredible antique pear cut diamond that both come together to total an impressive 1.60 carats. These pear cut diamonds accentuate the shape and design of the earrings and really make them stand out from near or far. Truly spectacular, these diamond earrings will make any woman feel like royalty when wearing them. Stock# ES9476 Circa: 1860 $28,750
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Antique rose gold earrings each set with a pearl made in 1892
Here are a lovely pair of antique earrings that were made in 1892 and are perfect for any occasion. Made in 9 carat rose gold, each earrings measures 10.8mm across by 14.6mm from the bottom to the top of the shepherd hook and are so light and comfortable to wear all day long and well into the night. Set with a pearl in the centre of each, the shape of each earring is just amazing to admire as is the detail in each one. As beautiful today as when they were made, these earrings will suit any woman of any age. Stock# ES9413 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1892 $1,200
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Magnificent antique gold cased earrings from the Victorian era
Here are a fabulous pair of antique gold cased drop earrings that date from the Victorian era and looks spectacular on the ear and will no doubt always be admired every single time that they are worn. Gold cased jewellery is also known as rolled gold and was first invented in Birmingham England in 1785 and was the process of having a a thick sheet of gold that was then soldered to a sheet of brass then rolled out to a thin sheet that was subsequently used for making jewellery. Being very hard wearing and durable allowed it to also be engraved and this process should not be confused with gold plating which although it can be very built up in thick layers, is not as hard wearing as gold filled. These earrings measure 19.4mm across at the lower section by 48.8mm to the top of the shepherd hooks, and the inside sections are not only of a facetted design, but are also able to move independently from the outer section adding to the allure and charm of them. With such an incredible design to them, these earrings will be suitable for any occasion day or night and always be loved and admired. Stock# ES9427 Circa: 1880 $1,925
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Antique onyx drop earrings made in the Victorian era
Onyx is a natural material from the same family as agate, chalcedony and chrysoprase, and occurs naturally as dense black with a white “streak” running through the stone. Often this white band is either cut away and not used, or the onyx is dyed a complete black, however when the white is used in a carving, it highlights the beauty of the stone resulting in some wonderful designs such as in these antique drop earrings dating from the Victorian era of the 1880’s. Made in 15 carat gold, each earring is set with three round pieces of naturally banded onyx, with the largest one at the bottom, a medium sized one at the top and a charming small on in the centre set amongst a lovely knot design. Fitted on elegant shepherd hooks, the earrings measure 14.5mm across at the largest lower piece by 35.9mm to the top of the hooks. Perfect for any occasion, these antique earrings will no doubt always get the attention that they rightly deserve. Stock# ES9445 Circa: 1880 $3,800
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Antique diamond cluster earrings set with mine cut diamonds
Mine cut diamonds were first cut in the early 1700's and are sometimes called cushion cut diamonds thanks to their wonderful squaring shape somewhat resembling a cushion, and here are a stunning pair of antique diamond cluster earrings set with genuine antique mine cut diamonds. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the centre diamonds total 0.62 carats and the surrounding diamonds in both earrings total 0.81 carats and all have not only such a wonderful sparkle to them, but also all the charm and character of being cut entirely by hand all those years ago. The main section of the earrings where the diamonds are set date from the 1870's and measure 7.6mm in diameter and have been fitted on newer 18 carat yellow gold shepherd hooks with lovely long and secure ends. Perfect for that special occasion, these earrings are as beautiful today as when they were made all those years ago. Stock# ES9468 Circa: 1870 $12,250
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Antique ruby and diamond cluster earrings made in the early 1900’s
Here are a magnificent pair of antique ruby and diamond earrings that are so elegant and sit so beautifully on the ear that they will no doubt always be loved and admired every time that they are worn, and will certainly make any woman who wears them feel so proud to have them sitting on her ear. Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold in the early 1900's, in each earring is a beautiful and vibrant natural ruby that displays not only such a wonderful red colour but also wonderful transparency that allows the light to enter each ruby and showcase them even more.The two rubes total 0.62 carats and each ruby is surrounded by twelve European cut diamonds with four single cut diamonds on the top. All of these diamonds come to 0.56 carats and highlight the ruby as well as the elegant design perfectly. Fitted with post and lever back fittings which are very secure, these antique ruby and diamond earrings are perfect for any occasion. Stock# ES7021 Circa: 1910 $8,900
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18 carat yellow gold antique pearl earrings made in the 1890’s
These antique earrings date from the late Victorian era of the 1890's and look as beautiful and elegant today as when they were made all those years ago. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the gold itself has a wonderful rich colour to it that compliments the pearls perfectly. Measuring 10.1mm wide by 36.8mm in length, these earrings are so versatile in that they can easily be worn throughout the day and well into the evening for that special occasion and always look perfect. With such a beautiful design that is typical of the late Victorian era, they are set on lovely long and secure shepherd hooks, and no matter the occasion there is little doubt that they will always be admired. Stock# ES9038 Circa: 1890 $2,350
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Antique pique earrings made in France in the 1880’s
Pique is the term given to jewellery that was made from tortoiseshell that was then inlayed with gold and silver, and here are a very beautiful pair of antique pique drop earrings that were made in France in the 1880’s and look as beautiful today as when they were made over 140 years ago. Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ The earring have such fine and intricate detail that will have you admiring them from near or far and the chocolate-brown colour stands out so beautifully against the rich golden-yellow colour of the gold itself. With a central section that sways independently to the rest of the earrings, each earring measures 14.4mm across by 40mm or 47.2mm to the top of the shepherd hooks which also bear French hallmarks. Still in wonderful condition and perfect for any occasion, these are such an elegant pair of genuine antique piece earrings that are as unique as they are beautiful. Stock# ES9037 Circa: 1880 $3,150
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15 carat gold antique garnet earrings made in the 1880’s
Made over 140 years ago, these are a fantastic example of Victorian era earrings that look as beautiful today as when they were made. Dating from the 1880's, these earrings were made in 15 carat gold which has achieved such a wonderful patina and are set with two rhodolite garnets in each earring. Garnets come in a wide variety of colours from the commonly found deep rich burgundy colour, to the orange spessartite garnets and the rare green demantoid garnets as well as a burgundy-purple colour as can be seen in these rhodolite garnets which look amazing. With such an elegant design, each earring measures 13.2mm across by 38.5mm from the bottom to the top of the shepherd hooks and have a beautiful fluid movement to them that sways romantically when worn. Perfect for that special occasion such as a wedding or a dinner, or simply because you wish to show them off, these earrings will no doubt always get the admiration that they deserve thanks to their design, style and elegance. Stock# ES9039 Circa: 1880 $3,950
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