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French Belle Époque Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

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ABOUT THESE EARRINGS

Ooh la la! These lovely early-20th-century jewels, by way of France, sparkle with a pair of lively old mine-cut diamonds beautifully ensconced in lacy platinum settings. Joined to leverback closures, each shining with a single Swiss-cut diamond, they will light up your lobes. During the 1860s, this style of earring was known as the dormeuse (French for 'sleeper') design because, relative to the long pendant and girandole earrings popular at that time, they were small and easy to sleep in. However, we strongly suggest you remove them before slumbering! Total diamond weight, 1.10 carats. Hand fabricated in platinum over 18K rose gold. Condition note: one small diamond has a chip.

Details

Materials:
Platinum over 18 Karat Gold - Rose
Length:
5/8 Inch
Width:
5/16 Inch
Height:
1/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
4.4 Grams
Period:
Edwardian
Center Diamond details
Cut/Shape:
Old Mine Cut
Carat Weight:
1.00 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:
4.69 x 4.84 x 3.09 mm
4.65 x 4.73 x 3.20 mm
Color:
G-K
Clarity:
SI1/I1
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

 

2 Swiss Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:
0.10 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:
2.20-2.30 mm
Color:
H-I
Clarity:
I1-I2
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
1.10

About Edwardian Jewelry

Edwardians took the dark beauty of Victorian jewelry and dyed it platinum blonde. Light and airy filigree, worked with intricate millegrain and detailed designs in that durable metal, was liberally set with the “white” stones—pearls and diamonds chief among them. The Victorians’ sense of whimsy and beloved yellow gold didn’t disappear completely, though, even as the Edwardian era made way for the further-streamlined Art Deco.

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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