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Pair of Georgian White Gold 1 Carat Diamond & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Ca 1800
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Pair of Georgian White Gold 1 Carat Diamond & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Ca 1800

19th century
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Pair of Georgian Period 18ct White Gold Drop Earrings – 1.00ct Old Cut Diamonds & Seed Pearls Circa 1800

A refined and elegant pair of Georgian drop earrings, each featuring a cushion-shaped old cut diamond set in a slender bar drop design, accented with a half seed pearl and finished with pierced hook wire fittings.

The diamonds are estimated at 0.50ct each (1.00ct total), with an assessed clarity of SI2 and colour I, offering bright sparkle with antique charm. Though unmarked, the earrings have been professionally assessed as 18ct white gold set.

Item Details:

Style: Georgian-inspired drop earrings

Metal: 18ct White Gold (assessed, unmarked)

Diamonds: 2 × Old Cut (approx. 0.50ct each, total 1.00ct)

Clarity: SI2

Colour: I

Accents: Half seed pearls

Fittings: Pierced hook wire

Gross Weight: 1.6 grams

Condition: Excellent vintage condition – stones secure, minimal wear

Timeless and delicate, these antique earrings offer classic brilliance with period elegance—ideal for collectors or special occasions.old set.

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Bushells Antiques has dated these Georgian Diamond Drop Earrings to the 19th Century.

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Pair of Georgian Period 18ct White Gold Drop Earrings – 1.00ct Old Cut Diamonds & Seed Pearls Circa 1800

A refined and elegant pair of Georgian drop earrings, each featuring a cushion-shaped old cut diamond set in a slender bar drop design, accented with a half seed pearl and finished with pierced hook wire fittings.

The diamonds are estimated at 0.50ct each (1.

“
00ct total), with an assessed clarity of SI2 and colour I, offering bright sparkle with antique charm.
Bushells Antiques

Though unmarked, the earrings have been professionally assessed as 18ct white gold set.

fig 1. A pair of Georgian white gold drop earrings featuring a top seed pearl and a cushion-cut diamond hanging from a slender bar.
fig 1. Pair of Georgian White Gold 1 Carat Diamond & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Ca 1800

Item Details:

Style: Georgian-inspired drop earrings

Metal: 18ct White Gold (assessed, unmarked)

Diamonds: 2 × Old Cut (approx. 0.50ct each, total 1.00ct)

Clarity: SI2

Colour: I

Accents: Half seed pearls

Fittings: Pierced hook wire

fig 2. A pair of Georgian white gold drop earrings featuring a top seed pearl and a cushion-cut diamond hanging from a slender bar.
fig 2. Pair of Georgian White Gold 1 Carat Diamond & Seed Pearl Drop Earrings Ca 1800

Gross Weight: 1.6 grams

Condition: Excellent vintage condition – stones secure, minimal wear

Timeless and delicate, these antique earrings offer classic brilliance with period elegance—ideal for collectors or special occasions.old set.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated these Georgian Diamond Drop Earrings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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A pair of Georgian white gold drop earrings featuring a top seed pearl and a cushion-cut diamond hanging from a slender bar.
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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWhite Gold, Diamond, Pearl
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSeed pearl accent, Bar drop, Cushion-cut diamond, Collet setting

This pair of Georgian drop earrings dates from around 1800 and exhibits a Regency style in 18ct white gold with a silver colour. Each earring comprises a pierced hook wire fitting, a half seed pearl accent, a slender vertical bar drop, and a cushion-shaped old cut diamond in a collet setting. The composition includes two diamonds totalling 1.00 carat, showing an estimated I colour and SI2 clarity with secure stones and minimal wear on the metalwork. Visible details include the millegrain-style beadwork bordering the stone settings, the circular profile of the seed pearl mounts, and the fine gauge of the drop bars. Such antique earrings suit formal wear at special events, offering a classic addition to a collection of historic jewellery. They are worn suspended from the earlobes, bringing movement and light to the wearer through the old cut stones. The combination of seed pearls and white gold provides a subdued metallic tone that complements evening attire or vintage-inspired ensembles. These pieces reflect the refined aesthetic of the period without additional ornamentation, focusing attention on the brilliance of the diamonds and the delicate proportions of the drop design.

FAQs

Georgian drop earrings, created between 1714 and 1837, typically feature delicate dangle drops, natural seed pearls, and hand-cut diamonds set in gold or silver.

Jewellers during the Georgian period commonly used yellow and white gold, silver-topped settings, natural seed pearls, and hand-cut diamonds such as rose cut or cushion cut.

Authentic Georgian items display hand-cut gemstone facets, collet or closed-back settings, and hand-crafted metalwork without modern machine casting lines.

Historic drop earrings provide a refined focal point when worn with contemporary evening dresses, minimalist tailoring, or modern bridal wear.

Store items away from moisture and harsh chemicals, and clean the metal and gemstones gently with a dry microfibre cloth to safeguard the natural seed pearls.
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