Antique old cut diamond stud earrings. A staple in any jewellery collection! Old mine cut diamonds are set in buttercup style 12 carat gold mountings. The diamonds are antique, cut by hand, well over a century ago. They have a rounded outline with a steep crown and a large open culet which reflect around the diamond creating the much coveted kozibe effect. Frilly edges mountings have curved bottoms which reflect the lighting back and the wider mountings protect the diamonds. Circa late 19th century diamonds and mountings with newer scroll backs.

In excellent condition.

Diamonds: 2 total, old mine cut. One measures approx 4.40 - 4.45 mm, 0.40 carats, F / G colour, SI clarity. The other measures approx 4.50 - 4.60 mm, 0.40 carats, J / K colour, VS2 / SI1 clarity. Both calculated within the limits of their mountings.

Not marked. The buttercup mountings that the diamonds are set in have been tested as 12 carat gold which was used in the UK between the 1850s and early 1930s. The replacement scroll backs are 9 carat gold.

Measure approx 7.65 mm and 7.75 mm wide at widest point.

Weighs 2.1 grams.

These diamond earrings have been assessed by an independent assessor and the details listed taken from this report. The report will be included with the sale of them.