Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Line Drop Earrings

A wonderful pair of Art Deco era earrings, modeled in 14k yellow and white gold, each made-up of a series of three, bezel-set, old mine cute diamonds, and a larger, old European cut diamond drop. Our diamond trios are arranged in vertical lines, where they are held in hand-fabricated, white gold bezels— below this "diamond line," the primary diamonds dangle, mounted in a crown-like eight-prong settings. The stacked diamonds, here, are stabilized by a series of carefully-made, open rings that lay unobtrusively behind them, connecting to the earrings' yellow gold earwires. The diamond lines, and the drops, swing freely below the topmost diamond. These earrings are German, and they are beautifully made. The diamonds are bright and lively (F/G, VS1-SI2). The ear wires are hand-fabricated, hinged, locking, lever-backs.

Materials

14k gold
Diamond

Age

c. 1930

Dimensions

Total drop is approx 17.5 mm (about 7/10"); primary diamonds (2) measure approx 4.3 - 4.4 mm (carat weight is approx .31 carats, each); accent diamonds (6) measure approx 2.8 - 2.4 mm; diamond ctw is approx 1 carat.