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Victorian Star Diamond Earrings
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Victorian Star Diamond Earrings

19th century
Sold by Mitaine
Sold 28 July 2026 · Mitaine
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Very lovely and rare victorian diamond earrings set in gold and silver topped as was the traditional way with this era of jewellery when setting diamonds prior to the use of platinum. Set throughout with mine cut and rose cut diamonds suspended from a star with later pierced fittings. 26mm long and 18mm wide.

Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated these Victorian Star Diamond Earrings to the Victorian era.

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Very lovely and rare victorian diamond earrings set in gold and silver topped as was the traditional way with this era of jewellery when setting diamonds prior to the use of platinum.
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Set throughout with mine cut and rose cut diamonds suspended from a star with later pierced fittings.
Mitaine

26mm long and 18mm wide.

Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated these Victorian Star Diamond Earrings to the Victorian era.

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A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring a star motif top set with a diamond, suspending a diamond-set crescent hoop below, rendered in silver and gold. SOLD28 JUL 26
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Archive I A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring a star motif top set with a diamond, suspending a diamond-set crescent hoop below, rendered in silver and gold. SOLD28 JUL 26

Victorian Star Diamond Earrings

Archive II A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring a star motif top set with a diamond, suspending a diamond-set crescent hoop below, rendered in silver and gold. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring a star motif top set with a diamond, suspending a diamond-set crescent hoop below, rendered in silver and gold. View III
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Mitaine

Mitaine
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A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring a star motif top set with a diamond, suspending a diamond-set crescent hoop below, rendered in silver and gold.
Victorian Star Diamond Earrings
Ref: SA1181411
A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring a star motif top set with a diamond, suspending a diamond-set crescent hoop below, rendered in silver and gold.
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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialDiamond, Silver, Gold
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsStar motif, Crescent moon hoop, Old cut diamonds, Hinged drop

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Celestial motifs gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, particularly influenced by astronomical discoveries, royal fascination with the night sky, and the mourning period of Queen Victoria, which often incorporated heavenly symbols representing eternity and the soul.

Victorian earrings of this type were typically handcrafted using a combination of silver-topped gold, allowing the bright white metal to enhance the brilliance of the diamonds while the gold backing provided structural strength and prevented tarnishing against the skin.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-cut stones such as old mine cut or rose cut diamonds, closed-back or foil-backed settings in earlier pieces, handmade wire hooks or lever-back closures, and subtle signs of hand-craftsmanship under magnification.

These pieces can be worn as a striking statement accent with contemporary evening wear or paired with minimalist modern garments to highlight the intricate historical craftsmanship and contrast eras effectively.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical ultrasonic cleaners which can damage foil backs or older settings, and storing pieces individually in lined boxes to prevent metal abrasion.
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