18K Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Prong Dormeuse Earrings

 Exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold, these utterly charming antique dormeuse earrings showcase a beautifully matched pair of exceptionally thin, flat hand-cut old mine diamonds totaling  .99 carats. Their remarkably shallow profile is a captivating hallmark of early diamond cutting, created to preserve the natural crystal while maximizing spread—a rare characteristic that gives each stone an ethereal, luminous quality far exceeding its weight. Bright and full of life, the diamonds possess the unmistakable character and warmth that make early hand-cut gems so highly sought after. Each prong is delicately accented with a tiny rose-cut diamond, adding subtle sparkle and showcasing an extraordinary level of craftsmanship rarely encountered. The earrings retain their original back-to-front closures. A rare and enchanting pair, these earrings are a delight to wear.

Diamonds: centers weigh .99 total carats, the diamonds display a few natural inclusions. The central diamonds have been professionally repolished to remove a few minor, age-related girdle chips. The work was carefully executed to preserve the stones' original hand-cut character and exceptional face-up appearance, while enhancing their overall condition.  Rose cut diamonds estimated .20 total carats.

Weight: 3.2 grams

Measurements: 14.5 x 8.2mm

Notes: The bezel on one rose-cut diamond prong has lost some tiny bezel as shown. It is secure in the setting, but could fall out in the future and should be treated with care. Three prongs do not make direct contact with the central diamonds, as shown in the photographs. The stones have been inspected and are secure in their settings, and this does not affect wearability of the earrings. These earrings retain the original back to front closures. The hinges and closures are delicate, and need to be treated with care.