Precious vintage stud earrings with 4.00 ct diamonds in platinum, 1950s

Twinkling lights

Precious vintage stud earrings with 4.00 ct diamonds in platinum, 1950s

€ 34,900.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The history of jewellery is not only a history of taste, but also of discoveries and inventions. We owe the magnificent white jewels of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, richly set with diamonds, for example, to the discovery of large South African diamond deposits in the second half of the 19th century, but also to the introduction of electric light, which allowed diamonds to sparkle in the evening. Previously, candlelight and gaslight had given all jewellery a yellowish glow. Now, however, white was the fashion: and diamond jewellery in settings made of white metal has been the standard ever since. These ear studs are wonderful examples of this. Their design is so timeless that at first glance it is difficult to tell when they were actually created. Platinum settings each hold a large brilliant-cut diamond. The brilliant-cut diamonds have been excellently selected, as both diamonds have the same carat weight, the same color and the same luminous brilliance. Together they are 4.00 ct diamonds, each individual diamond weighs exactly 2.00 ct. The color is rare white (G), only the clarity of the stones differs slightly: one stone shows small inclusions (si), which are also located on the edge of the stone, the other two dark inclusions under the table (pi1). However, these inclusions hardly diminish the brilliance. In their simple settings, the diamonds sparkle when they are set in motion and the light dances on their large facets. With their high brilliance and expressive fire, they need no further adornment. The fine prongs made of light platinum are completely restrained; just enough prongs have been used to hold the luxurious stones securely. The studs on the ear seem to consist entirely of light. The cut of the diamonds and the shape of the settings allow us to date the ear studs back to the 1950s. Instead of a plug fastener, they are held in place by screw fasteners, which make them easy to wear. The ear studs are accompanied by an independent appraisal from Idar-Oberstein.

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The shape of the diamond has evolved over many centuries. For a long time, it was not technically possible to make more than rudimentary changes to the rough crystal, as the diamond is so exceptionally hard. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was then possible to wring more and more facets out of the crystal and, over the course of the 19th century, the cuts came closer and closer to the shape we know today as a brilliant. It was not until 1919, however, that Marcel Tolkowsky calculated the ideal shape of the brilliant on an optical-physical basis; the exact shape that is the standard in Germany today, the so-called fine cut, was not even defined until 1938. The shape of the modern brilliant cut diamond really became established after the war. The brilliant is therefore actually a fairly new invention - and this also means that the proportions of a diamond cut in the 19th century or at the beginning of the 20th century, a so-called "old cut", do not follow the standard of today's brilliant. In those days, old cuts were always cut individually: The aim was to find the optimum balance between the best brilliance on the one hand and the least loss of material during cutting on the other. We believe that it is precisely this individuality that makes old diamonds so interesting. They are less easy to compare and their value cannot simply be determined using a table: This is because you have to look at each stone individually to really be able to tell whether it has the fire and sparkle you expect from a diamond.

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Twinkling lights

€ 34,900.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

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