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Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1945
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Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1945

1920 - 1940
Sold 28 February 2018 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

A phenomenal, almost Dali-esque pair of drop earrings. The earrings are made from three articulated parts; the top stud leads to a slightly heart-shaped panel holding a rubover set pear drop ruby and 15 old cut diamonds. The lower panel holds a larger ruby and a further thirty-four old cut diamonds. Daring, different and delightful.

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report.

Cut – Pear cut rubies and old mine cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are F to J.

Clarity – All the stones are clean to the naked eye; ranging from VS1 to SI1.

Carat – The diamonds at the top are approximately 0.35 carat each, with a total approximate diamond weight of 3.06. The total approximate ruby weight is 6.16 carat

Circa – 1945.

Measurements – From the top diamond to the bottom of the earring is 49.8mm.

Metal – 18k white gold. Stamped.

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA408786
Dealers Internal Reference
64AB550
Description
A phenomenal, almost Dali-esque pair of drop earrings.
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The earrings are made from three articulated parts; the top stud leads to a slightly heart-shaped panel holding a rubover set pear drop ruby and 15 old cut diamonds.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The lower panel holds a larger ruby and a further thirty-four old cut diamonds. Daring, different and delightful.

fig 1. Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1945
fig 1. Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1945

Accompanied by an independent jewellery report.

Cut – Pear cut rubies and old mine cut diamonds.

Colour – The diamonds are F to J.

Clarity – All the stones are clean to the naked eye; ranging from VS1 to SI1.

fig 2. Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1945
fig 2. Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1945

Carat – The diamonds at the top are approximately 0.35 carat each, with a total approximate diamond weight of 3.06. The total approximate ruby weight is 6.16 carat

Circa – 1945.

Measurements – From the top diamond to the bottom of the earring is 49.8mm.

Metal – 18k white gold. Stamped.

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

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA408786
Dealers Internal Ref
64AB550
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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Telephone 01992 842 123
Location
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
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Location: Gatsby Jewellery Ltd, 3 Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7ES, United Kingdom
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Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1945
Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1945
Ref: SA408786
Retro 6.16 Carat Ruby & 3.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, circa 1945
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  • Period1920 - 1940
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)
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