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These gorgeous antique diamond earrings have super fiery old cut diamonds and are versatile enough to dress up or down while always looking elegant...

Crafted of solid 18K yellow gold, each dangle drop earring features two super fiery old diamonds (three are old mine cuts and one is an old European cut), for an estimated total carat weight of approximately .82 carats in the pair.

One sparkling diamond in each earring is stationary, being attached to the earwire. The larger diamond sways at the bottom of a dangling gold bar, giving the earrings nice movement and allowing the diamonds to capture the light beautifully. Open work in the crown style settings allows lots of light into the diamonds and adds nice period detail.

With a distinctly cushion shaped cut, the lower old mine cut diamonds are chunky with small, high tables, open culets and all the fire and brilliance I love to find in old cut diamonds. Measuring approximately 4 x 4 mm and approximately 4 x 3.46 mm, respectively, I would estimate their carat weight to be approximately .32 carats and approximately .28 carats. Nice and bright, I would judge their color to be in the H-I range of near-colorless and they "face up" very white. Both eye-clean and nice and clean under magnification, they are in wonderful condition, with no nicks, chips or scratches. Six prongs hold each diamond into their pretty crown settings, that also enhance the size of the diamond a bit. Some of the prong tips could use some work, though the diamonds seem secure for now.

The smaller diamonds at the top of the earrings measure approximately 2.8 x 2.6 mm for the old mine cut diamond and approximately 3 mm in diameter for the old European cut diamond. (the difference in cut is seen under magnification but not very noticeable at all to the naked eye.) I would estimate them at approximately .10 to .12 carats each, bringing the total estimated carat weight on the pair to approximately .82 carats, or so. Bright and sparkly, I would put them in the same range of color as the larger stones and they are both eye-clean, with some inclusions visible under magnification. Again, I see that some of the prong tips could use some work, though the diamonds seem secure.

Very elegant and a bit dainty, the total drop length from the top of the earwire to the bottom of the diamond drop is approximately 30 mm, or just under 1.25 inches. Their sparkle is lovely and I am always especially fond of pieces that can move from day to night so easily, making them versatile and easy to wear often.

Both earwires are in good condition, and hook into little triangular shaped latches at the back of the earring. Lightweight and comfortable on the ear - even for someone with sensitive ears, the pair has a total weight of 2.35 grams. They are unmarked but have been tested.

The price includes priority insured shipping within the US. Please message me here or through my Etsy shop (www.franziska.etsy.com) to discuss shipping outside of the US.

These sparkly beauties are ready to be worn and enjoyed again...