Stunning pair of antique Victorian period French diamond earrings. At the base of the ear wire is a bezel set small rose cut diamond. Below that, set in an intricate buttercup style mounting is a larger rose cut diamond. The buttercups have a larger base than top with curved inside edges which can be seen from the front. This is to reflect light back to the viewer and make the diamonds appear larger. That's never a bad thing!

These earrings are made in dormeuse style, or sleeper style. They were meant to be comfortable to sleep in, though I'm not recommending that myself! The sides of the diamond settings are pierced into a beautiful, open style. A rose gold base lines the bottom edge of the larger diamond and has the hinge mechanism attached. These earrings fasten with a little click and the edges of the fastener are curved so that your fingernail can be used to unfasten them.

Diamonds: 4 rose cut. 2 at approx 2.5 mm and 2 at approx 1.5 mm.

Stamped with the French eagle's head, professionally tested and assessed as 18 carat gold.

Measure approx 1.4 cm / 0.55 inches long by 0.72 cm wide.

Weigh 2.2 grams.