19th Century French Long Drop 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings feed-condition-used A large and majestic deep

A large and majestic deep blue natural sapphire is encircled with diamonds

which became popular around 1880 due to an increase in superstition

The pendant is adorned with circular coral beads

as well as elegant - and would look delightful on a lapel

circa 1860s-1880s

19th Century French Long Drop 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings feed-condition-used A large and majestic deepThese dramatic earrings are composed of over 2. 2 carats of rose cut diamonds set in 18ct gold. A larger stone suspends a chain of diamonds, which holds a diamond cluster set with a larger dangling diamond. This centre stone is given extra movement by being suspended on its own hook. The effect is grand and exquisite, and the rose cut stones have a subtlety that is often not found in later brilliant cut diamonds. By candlelight they are simply divine.