Moscow, 1908-1917
These classic antique cluster earrings are crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The earrings feature two round old European cut diamonds (2.33 ct and 2.30 ct, K color, VS2 clarity, L color, VS1 clarity). The principal stones are surrounded by chunky old mine cut diamonds (average J-K color, SI clarity). The smaller diamonds are in 0.33 ct – 0.40 ct range.
Estimated total diamond weight is 11.23 ct.
Antique Russian diamond earrings of this caliber are extremely rare. This is the first pair of diamond cluster earrings with 2 carat centers we’ve ever seen.
The earrings are marked with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard, Moscow assay mark, and maker’s mark.
Weight: 4.08 and 3.81 grams.
Total length with ear wire is 24 mm (15/16 in.)
Diameter of the clusters is 16 mm (11/16 in.)