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Mid Century 1.75 Carat Unheated Sapphire Drop Earrings, Circa 1960
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Mid Century 1.75 Carat Unheated Sapphire Drop Earrings, Circa 1960

1940 - 1960
Sold 21 January 2026 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

A delightful pair of vintage sapphire earring featuring four oval cut natural and unheated sapphires. The well matched gemstones display a vibrant electric blue, and are each secured in six claw coronet collets and dangle from fish-hooks.

Accompanied by a sapphire report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphires show no evidence of heating.

Cut:? Oval cuts.

Clarity:? The sapphires are eye-clean.

Carat:? The sapphires have been weighed. One earrings holds 0.94 carat, one holds 0.81 carat.

Circa:? 1960.

Measurements:? From the top of the top sapphire to the bottom of the bottom sapphire is 15.7mm.

Weight:? The combined weight of the earrings is 2.78 carat.

Metal:? Platinum. Tested.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated these Mid Century Sapphire Drop Earrings to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099518
Dealers Internal Reference
4121012S359
Description
A delightful pair of vintage sapphire earring featuring four oval cut natural and unheated sapphires.
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The well matched gemstones display a vibrant electric blue, and are each secured in six claw coronet collets and dangle from fish-hooks.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
fig 1. A pair of mid-century drop earrings featuring unheated blue sapphires set in white gold, resting inside a vintage presentation box.
fig 1. Mid Century 1.75 Carat Unheated Sapphire Drop Earrings, Circa 1960

Accompanied by a sapphire report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating the sapphires show no evidence of heating.

Cut:? Oval cuts.

Clarity:? The sapphires are eye-clean.

Carat:? The sapphires have been weighed. One earrings holds 0.94 carat, one holds 0.81 carat.

Circa:? 1960.

Measurements:? From the top of the top sapphire to the bottom of the bottom sapphire is 15.7mm.

Weight:? The combined weight of the earrings is 2.78 carat.

Metal:? Platinum. Tested.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated these Mid Century Sapphire Drop Earrings to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099518
Dealers Internal Ref
4121012S359
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Archive I A pair of mid-century drop earrings featuring unheated blue sapphires set in white gold, resting inside a vintage presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid Century 1.75 Carat Unheated Sapphire Drop Earrings, Circa 1960

Archive II A pair of mid-century drop earrings featuring unheated blue sapphires set in white gold, resting inside a vintage presentation box. View II
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gatsby
Verified Since May 2014
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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A pair of mid-century drop earrings featuring unheated blue sapphires set in white gold, resting inside a vintage presentation box.
Mid Century 1.75 Carat Unheated Sapphire Drop Earrings, circa 1960
Ref: SA1099518
A pair of mid-century drop earrings featuring unheated blue sapphires set in white gold, resting inside a vintage presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialWhite gold, Sapphire
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsCluster setting, Articulated drop, Claw prongs
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Mid-century jewellery from this era often featured clean lines, abstract motifs, and a strong focus on showcasing the natural qualities of coloured gemstones like sapphires and rubies.

These pieces typically employed white gold or platinum settings, meticulously hand-claw set with faceted gemstones, utilizing articulated links for movement.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hallmark stamps, handcrafted prong settings, and natural gemstone inclusions visible under magnification, characteristic of mid-twentieth-century lapidary work.

Pair these earrings with understated evening wear or minimalist tailoring to let the vibrant blue stones serve as the focal point of the outfit.

Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical ultrasonic cleaners, and store individually in a lined jewellery box to prevent scratching.
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