Victorian French Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings polish Chester 1881

Chester 1881

the serpent has been a great symbol of fertility and

and dates from the 1780s (or thereabouts) with maker's mark GS

Only found in the UK at the Blue John and Treak Cliff Caverns

with an angled bezel around each of the collet set stones

Victorian French Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings polish Chester 1881DATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A charming pair of "petite" earrings, French made and dating to circa 1890. They're each set with a sparkly old cushion cut diamond drops, with little diamond tops and a total weight of 0. 82 carats. Crafted in 18k golf throughout, they're lever backs and make a great pair for everyday wear. STONES 0. 82ct total of Old Cushion Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Drops: 1. 5cm WEIGHT 1. 9g (pair) MARKS Marks for 18k gold CONDITION