Victorian 2.32ct Diamond Drop Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold

A delicate pair of old cut diamond drop earrings from the Victorian period. The romantic sparkle of old cut diamonds dazzles the eye in this immensely wearable pair of earrings. Secured by hand shaped 18ct yellow gold claws each earring is composed of a large and small old cut diamond (2.32cts). Posts and lever back fittings ensure these can worn comfortably in the ear. Drop style earrings gained popularity during the Victorian period when it became fashionable to wear these with the fashionable hairstyles of the period. This was influenced by Queen Victoria and her royal relatives, who dictated styles and tastes to the Empire at large.