{"product_id":"georgian-iberian-18ct-gold-diamond-drop-earrings-c-1820-1850","title":"19th Century Spanish \/Iberian 18ct Gold Antique Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1820-1850","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite pair of 19th Century Iberian Diamond drop earrings, blending sculptural grandeur with the most charming artisanal detail. At their heart sits a chased marguerite with radiating engraved petals, suspended freely within a pierced Gold frame and bordered by a halo of Diamonds in softly patinated Silver collets—an archetypal Iberian motif that glimmers with every movement in 18ct Gold \u0026amp; Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe articulated chandelier silhouette offers beautiful sway and presence, while the two-tone palette of rich Gold against inky Silver creates a sumptuous, time-worn allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Iberia, c.1820–1850, these earrings have 18ct Gold central marguerites and lever-backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old-cut and rose-cut Diamonds are set in closed-back Silver collets, a hallmark of early 19th-century craftsmanship that enhances their moody, candlelit sparkle! And there is a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecustomary 9ct Gold layer to the reverse of the Diamond halo- so typical of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luxurious, romantic statement with all the theatrical elegance of classic Iberian jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgian c.1820–1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Earrings are 57.5mm long including hooks x 21.5mm wide.\u003cbr\u003eDiamonds graduate from 1.5mm to 2mm in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 10g combined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e  The radiating centre-piece and the lever-backs both test as 18ct Gold.  Dark patinaed Silver settings on the Diamonds, and a customary 9ct Gold layer on the back of the Diamond \"halo\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVERY GOOD to EXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e These incredible Oberian earrings have stood the test of time very well! The origianal Rose-cut and table-cut Diamonds are all present and lively, with only light age-related facet wear visible under magnification.  The Silver collets retain an attractive dark patina, and the chased radiating Gold marguerites remain crisp. There is one small imperction to be seen on close inspection of one of the marguerites - whetther this was created at the tim ot was made or a later repair is unclear (see right earring).  Articulations and fittings are secure, the lever-backs work perfectly and are quite easy to use!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53788914417958,"sku":"A0071","price":370300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/sHaS6PlL49uEx58TT599gfGIK2xZvzcofujRfKYuifc_f16bdc0d-4872-49b0-93e4-d8670a4b1480.jpg?v=1788081941","url":"https:\/\/jp.lillicoco.com\/products\/georgian-iberian-18ct-gold-diamond-drop-earrings-c-1820-1850","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}