VICTORIAN 1890 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Precious-Opals & Diamonds

Victorian dangle earrings with a precious opals.

This is a beautiful pair of antique dangle earrings created in England during the late Victorian period, between the 1880 and 1890. The unusual and colorful earrings have been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with patinated finish. They are mounted with twenty Australian precious opals and accented with twenty rose cuts diamonds. The earrings are fitted at the reverse with concealed gold posts for pierced ears and butterfly backs in 14Kt yellow gold for comfort fit.

Precious-Opals

Opals gemstones like this are rare, opalescence refers to the optical phenomena displayed by the mineraloid gemstone opal (hydrated silicon dioxide). However, there are three notable types of opal (precious, common, and fire), each with different optical effects, so the intended meaning varies depending on context. The optical effects seen in various types of opal are a result of refraction (precious and fire) or reflection (common) due to the layering, spacing, and size of the myriad microscopic silicon dioxide spheres and included water (or air) in its physical structure. When the size and spacing of the silica spheres are relatively small, refracted blue-green colors are prevalent; when relatively larger, refracted yellow-orange-red colors are seen; and when larger yet, reflection yields a milky-hazy sheen. 

Note: We are offering in our other listings, the pendant-brooch in suite to this pair of dangle earrings.

Opals: Mount in multi-prongs settings, with 20 rounds and oval cabochon cuts carved from natural translucent precious opals with a combined total weight of about 3.26 carats.

Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 20 European rose old-miners cuts diamonds, with an estimate total weight of about 0.40 carats. white colorless F/G/H, VS/SI clarity

Birthstone: Opals for the month of October

Weight: 10.6 Grams, (6.80 Dwt). 

Measurements: 36 mm by 17 mm by 6 mm (1.42 x 0.67 x 0.24 Inches).

Hallmarks: The pair of Victorian earrings is unmarked but was electronically tested for the assay of the 18kt and 14Kt yellow gold. 

Collateral: This pair of Victorian dangle earrings is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Victorian dangle earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 28 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E111025MENN/.2580