Antique diamond drop earrings dating to the late 19th century. These earrings are crafted in the dormeuse style and are each set with two diamonds. The smaller diamond on the top is a roughly cut diamond and is attached to the ear wire. At the bottom is a large old mine cut diamond which swings from the the top diamond as well as a frame behind it. This design allows the diamond to move a bit, catching the light as it does so. Both diamonds are set into 18 carat gold. We believe that the earrings have yellow gold ear wires which has been rhodium plated to make it white. French in origin, circa late 1800s.

Diamonds: 4 total, 2 are old mine cut, cushion shape and are each approx 0.14 carats each, 0.28 carats total, K / L colour, VS2 / SI1 clarity. 2 are small roughly cut diamonds.

Marked with an eagle's head on the ear wire, the French mark for 18 carat gold. It's likely that these earrings are yellow gold which has been plated to make them white.

Measure approx 1.72 cm / 0.67 inches long and are 6.75 mm wide at the widest point.

Weigh 2.85 grams.