Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Victorian 18K yellow gold and diamond earrings. A scrolling, palmette-like top gives way to a round medallion in each of these Victorian earrings, worked in 18k yellow gold with fine beaded wirework circling the center. An Old Mine cut diamond sits at the heart of each medallion, star set into its own small disc that stands out crisply against the surrounding gold. The sunburst pattern radiating from the diamond, marked by alternating gold beads and openwork accents, reflects the meticulous hand craftsmanship the period is known for. Suspended from simple French wires, these are substantial, richly detailed drop earrings with genuine Victorian character throughout.