Antique untreated Ceylonese sapphire and diamond earrings
The sapphires in these earrings are not only magnificent in both size and colour, but are also unheat treated Ceylonese sapphires making them even more special and amazing to admire.
For centuries it was known that if a sapphire or ruby was placed into a fire it will improve its colour and clarity, and although the technology in doing this has now changed, people have been heat treating sapphires and rubies ever since for this reason. This treatment is worldwide accepted as a normal treatment and not deceiving in any way and is accepted as a standard treatment for sapphires and rubies as it remains stable and does not damage the stone.
However it is much more exciting when the sapphires or rubies have not undergone any treatment and still display such a fantastic colour and transparency such as those that are set into these earrings. For centuries Ceylonese sapphires have been regarded as the best in the world, and these truly exemplify this.
Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, the two sapphires total an impressive 3.75 carats and display such a magnificent royal blue colour. The colour of these sapphires is absolutely captivating and they have such an intense depth of colour that put these up there with some of the finest Ceylonese sapphires around.
Each earring is surrounded by ten European cut diamonds with the twenty diamonds coming together to total an impressive 2.80 carats. The diamonds highlight the sapphire perfectly and the sparkle emanating from them in just incredible and showcase that wonderful charm of antique diamonds that were cut by hand all those years ago.
Measuring 12.3mm across by 13.6mm, the earring are fitted with secure lever back fittings that allow each earring to sit perfectly on the ear.
As magnificent and exciting today as when they were made over a century ago, these are truly an exceptional pair of earrings that will always be admired and appreciated for their fine quality and design.
Stock# ES9718
Circa: 1910
$24,600
$24,600.00
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18 carat gold sapphire and diamond cluster earrings
Here are a pair of sapphire and diamond cluster earrings that have been made in such a classic and timeless design and ones that will no doubt always be loved and admired every time that they are worn.
Made in 18 carat gold, in the centre is a gorgeous sapphire with the two coming together to total 1.68 carats with both having such a fabulous fine blue colour and wonderful transparency. The colour of these sapphires is just gorgeous and then they are highlighted be each being surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds that total 1 carat in weight.
Both the sapphires and diamonds have been millgrain set which can be seen as the elegant crimping around the edge of the setting which adds that extra elegance to the earrings.
Measuring 12mm by 10.6mm and fitted on secure post with butterfly fittings, these earrings are so elegant and will never go out of fashion or style.
Stock# ES9473
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18 carat rose gold sapphire and diamond earrings from the Retro period
Here are a fabulous pair of vintage sapphire and diamond earrings from the Retro period of the 1950's that look divine on the ear.
The colour of the gold has such a wonderful warm tone to it, and with such a wonderful design, there is no doubt that these earrings will always be admired every time that they are worn.
Measuring 18.4mm across by 27.3mm, each earrings is set with a combination of round sapphires and square carre cut sapphires. With the round sapphires set into a flower design that are surrounded by diamonds, the total sapphire weight is 0.46 carats and the diamonds total 0.32 carats.
With very secure butterfly fittings with screw threaded posts, these earrings are the perfect accessory for that special outfit.
Stock# ET230
Circa: 1950
$3,650
$3,650.00
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