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ANTIQUE #SA1002886

Antique Zircon 9ct Gold Amethyst Drop Earrings

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Earring Curator

Chunky deep purple amethysts and sparkling white zircons mounted in decorative nine-carat gold basket settings. Zircons, not to be confused with cubic zirconia, mostly originate from Sri Lanka and have been appreciated for centuries for their diamond-like fiery brilliance.
 
• Condition: Excellent antique condition.
 
• Stamps/hallmarks: ''9CT'' stamped on the screw back.
 
• Fixing: Threaded posts and screw backs for pierced ears.
 
• Era: Estimated late Victorian-Edwardian.
 
• Size: 3cm long. The amethysts measure approximately 11 x 13mm and the zircons 5mm across.
 
• Weight: 6.4g.
 
The antique box pictured is not included.
 
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Antique SA1002886 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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The Earring Curator
All things earrings
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07818 417935
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD