These snowflake-motif silver-topped 14K gold cluster earrings were made in Russia in the 1890s.

Each earring is centered with a bright white old European cut diamond (approximately 0.35 ct, F color, VS-SI clarity) encircled by sparkling old mine cut diamonds (F-G-H color, mostly SI clarity). The diamonds are set in silver over gold.

Estimated total diamond weight is 2.50 ct.

Total length with earwire 23 mm (15/16 in.)

Diameter 13 mm (1/2 in.)

Weight 3.11 and 3.07 grams.

The earrings are marked with 56 zolotnik Imperial gold standard, maker’s initials, later Soviet control marks for gold and silver.