{"product_id":"edwardian-15ct-gold-and-platinum-2ct-old-cut-diamond-dropper-earrings-boxed","title":"Edwardian 15ct Gold \u0026 Platinum 2.00ct Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings - Boxed","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional pair of original Edwardian diamond drop earrings, dating to the early 1900s and beautifully preserved in their original fitted Pidduck’s jewellers box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach earring is set with approximately 1.00ct of natural old cut diamonds, giving an estimated combined diamond weight of approximately 2.00ct across the pair. The original matching stones display the distinctive character associated with antique old cuts, with broad facets and a softer, romantic brilliance particularly suited to jewellery of this period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe diamonds are set within finely detailed platinum millegrain settings, backed in gold which tests as approximately 14–15ct. The earrings are unmarked, as is often encountered with antique jewellery of this age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA particularly attractive feature is the original fastening design, combining traditional fish-hook fittings with an integrated safety catch for added security while worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring approximately 50mm in total drop length and 11mm at their widest point, the earrings have an elegant elongated silhouette with beautiful movement on the ear. At 4.6 grams for the pair, they remain refined and comfortable despite their impressive diamond presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost importantly, these earrings remain in remarkable original condition, with no repairs or restoration noted. Their surviving original fittings, antique diamonds and fitted Pidduck’s box make them a particularly special example of genuine Edwardian fine jewellery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian, Early 1900s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum settings with gold backs, testing approximately 14–15ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Marks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Old Cut Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated Diamond Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 2.00ct total, calculated mounted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Weight Per Earring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.00ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum Millegrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFastening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish Hook with Safety Catch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 50mm \/ 2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 11mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.6 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Fitted Pidduck’s Jewellers Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptional antique condition, with no repairs or restoration noted; completely original and ready to wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dobson Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58599498449270,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2556\/8308\/files\/Earrings-September26-037.jpg?v=1789713481","url":"https:\/\/dobsonfinejewellery.co.uk\/products\/edwardian-15ct-gold-and-platinum-2ct-old-cut-diamond-dropper-earrings-boxed","provider":"Dobson Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}