These lovely, tailored earrings were made circa 1920. They are set in platinum which has been tested. Surrounding the Cushion Cut sapphires are 40 Unfaceted Cut bead set diamonds. The mount is enhanced with fine mill grain workmanship which is indicative of the period. The earrings are beautifully classic and very clean. The workmanship is fine and skilled and the earrings are in excellent condition.
Sapphire Weight: 2.40 ct.tw.
Shape: Cushion Mixed Cut
Hue: Blue
Tone: Dark
Saturation: Strong
Transparency: Transparent
Clarity: Slightly Included
Cut: Good
Diamond Weight: 0.40 ct.tw.
Shape: Unfaceted Cut
Colour: F-G
Clarity: VS-I1
Cut: Irregular
The total weight of this item is 3.2 grams.
This pair is accompanied by an appraisal, by a GIA-certified appraiser, and the estimated retail replacement value is $6,000 in 2011.