Victorian 3.54ct Diamond Drop Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold

A captivating pair of pearshaped rose cut diamond drop earrings (3.54cts) from the Victorian period (c.1860). Millegrain set into silver the main stones have been connected to smaller rose cut tops by polished jump rings. This ensures that these will move elegantly with the wearer coming to life with their inimitable sparkle when worn in softer evening light. Backed in gold to ensure no tarnish would mark the skin or expensive fabrics these earrings enable the sculptural quality of these old rose cut diamonds to be fully appreciated. Posts and lever back fittings ensure these can worn comfortably in the ear. Drop style earrings gained popularity during this time when it became fashionable to wear them with Victorian hairstyles. This was influenced by Queen Victoria and her royal relatives, who dictated styles and tastes to the Empire at large.