Exquisite late Victorian rose-cut diamond earrings, a captivating blend of Victorian and Belle Époque styles. Crafted around 1890, these long hanging earrings showcase 24 rose-cut diamonds set in 18K red gold with silver detailing. Embodying the delicate and romantic aesthetics of the Aesthetic Victorian period, these earrings are a beautiful representation of an era marked by elegance and refined craftsmanship. A timeless treasure that brings the charm of the late 19th century to life. Antique jewelry object group earrings long hanging Condition very good condition Country of origin unknown Style something between the Late-Victorian and Belle Epoque style - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. And the Belle Époque style (Belle Époque is French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms. In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era. See also: late-Victorian Style specifics The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901). We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period. Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces. Period ca. 1890 Material 18K red gold ld and details in silver (touchstone tested) Diamonds 24 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural. Birthstones Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks No trace. Dimensions height 2,54 cm (1,00 inch) Weight 5,00 gram (3,21 dwt) Adin Reference Nº 24121-0298 Copyright photography Adin, fine antique jewellery