Belle Époque 0.50ct Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings, c.1880s

Hailing from 1880s these Belle Époque era drop earrings are stunning. Each earring is paved with 0.50 carat total of rose cut diamonds set into beautifully patinaed silver metalwork. Flowing down from the upper leaf design to the earring drop, and down the centre of the drop, graduated rubies add a splash of colour. Set into 14 carat rose gold these rubies total 0.75 carat per ear. Simple post and butterfly clasp holds these earrings firmly in place.