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2.50 Carats Antique Old Mine/Early European-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

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20-1-5241

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ABOUT THESE EARRINGS

The beauty of antique and vintage diamonds, compared to their modern counterparts, are the individual characteristics which distinguishes each and every stone. Rather than strictly adhering to cookie-cutter formulas, the diamond cutters of yore viewed each rough diamond as an ancient Greek or Roman sculptor viewed a rough piece of marble, and proceeded to fashion it according to the dictates of nature and his own artistic impulses to make the most valuable stone possible. In these earrings, both diamonds were cut when styles and technology made the transition from mine-cut to European-cut and one is fashioned with four slightly flatter sides (a bit more like an old mine cushion-cut), while the other leans more round with a tighter, pointed culet. And there you have it - two-and-a-half-carats of enchanting late-19th century diamonds radiating from within their original, lovely antique settings finely crafted in rosy-yellow gold. Fitted with new 14k yellow posts and backs so you can wear them everywhere and with everything. Just over 1/4 inch.

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Gemstone Details Gemstone Details

2 Old Mine Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:
2.50 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
6.35-6.80 mm
Color:
K
Clarity:
SI1-VS2
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
2.50

About Vintage Jewelry

Like fine wine, fine jewelry also has a “vintage”—the design period or era from which it hails. Victorian or Edwardian, Art Deco or Retro, each piece in our collection has its own special pedigree. But just because one era ended and another began, it doesn’t mean that creative jewelry makers simply forgot the lessons of the past! Many of the jewels in our cases refuse to conform to a single design period, either by striking out on their own or showing the transition from one era to the next. When such daring dazzlers are over one hundred years old, they’re generally grouped in the antique category. Anything younger than that, but still made before 1970, fits the vintage label. Every iconic era yields both singular and transitional pieces, like the ones we’ve assembled here. Follow the link at the end of each section for more about the aesthetics and history of the period.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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