Edwardian Turquoise & Diamond Drop Earrings french jet and stones resting in cut-down

and stones resting in cut-down settings

make this a very special piece indeed

and the thorax is a ruby cabochon

tests as 15k gold (pin is 9k gold)

and a purple paste stones is mounted over foil in the base

Edwardian Turquoise & Diamond Drop Earrings french jet and stones resting in cut-downDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A beautiful pair of turquoise and diamond drop earrings dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The stones rest in millegrain bezel settings: the turquoise in 15 karat gold and the diamonds in platinum. They're fully articulated so each component moves freely when worn. STONES Turquoise Old European Cut & Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Drop: 3. 2cm Width: 7. 0mm WEIGHT 3. 8g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and