Antique Late 19th C Moonstone, Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings - C1880

A heavenly delight, these late 19th century pendant earrings feature a pair of luminous cat's eye moonstone cabochons encircled by glinting rose-cut diamonds and glossy black enamel orbs. Creating movement and grace, textured rose gold bows centered by vibrant rubies suspend the the lower drops. The earrings are finished with a textured foliate spray adorned with a mirroring ruby and terminate in a tiny golden droplet. Masterfully hand-crafted in 18 karat yellow and rose gold, these lovely ladies measure a wearable 2 1/8" long.

Weight: 12.7 grams

Moonstone: sugarloaf cabochon 7.58 x 4.85 mm, pear cabochon 15.87 x 7.65 x 6.15 mm

Markings: none, likely French

Notes: small flat chip on one moonstone drop