Bright pair of antique 18 kt gold earrings. No reserve price. Craftsmanship typical of the 1890s. Height: 1.6 cm Dimensions of the top: 1 cm x 1 cm, layered in levels. They are centred with two genuine royal blue sapphires with intense and shimmering highlights. Dimensions: 5 mm x 5 mm Very even and symmetrical cushion cut. Weight of each: 0.50 ct Their purity is excellent. A closer look with a jeweller's magnifying glass reveals a few tiny inclusions: rutile needles, healing frost in the shape of butterfly wings, proof of a natural, high quality gemstone. The crowns are made of 16 antique-cut diamonds with a diameter of 1.8 mm: a feat of skill by the master lapidary. They are topped with diamonds with a 2 mm diameter. Total diamond weight: approximately 0.50 ct Estimated quality: I/SI Earrings of exceptional quality for lovers of antique jewellery. Total weight: 4.45 g Eagle's head hallmarks for 18 kt gold. Two jeweller's hallmarks: "MD" initials and "BF" initials. Fast and careful delivery by registered parcel post, with tracking and insurance.