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Magnificent Day and Night Diamond Earrings #864214

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Magnificent Day and Night Diamond Earrings #864214
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Day and Night earrings refer to a two part construction. The top portion is usually smaller, and from this a removable drop is suspended, much larger and glamorous. You can wear it in its diminutive form for "day" or place on the drop for more formal occasions. These are divine brilliant-cut diamond earrings of the early 19th century. The top is a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds with a hoop, front to back, or French wire. The drop is a magnificent teardrop with an inner swaying element. The top cluster has eight (8) diamonds plus center. The drop has thirty-three (33) diamonds plus center, is made of 2 parts to make it more flexible. The stones are all set in silver. The silver was considered the right "color" for diamonds, to show off their refractive properties and color. The ear wires were always gold. It is very rare to find these earrings intact, as often one part or another becomes lost or damaged over the centuries. These are most likely French. They measure 2" long with the wire. The top cluster measures .25" plus the wire. Diamond weight: the bottom center of ea. drop weighs approximately 1.50Ct the top .50Ct. The small diamonds (41) total approximately 3Ct. Total approximate diamond weight 10Ct.
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:circa1840</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:France</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Magnificent Day and Night Diamond Earrings</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:diamond, silver and gold</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:New York, NY USA</td></tr>
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