Fleurs Et Diamants - Edwardian 'French Eagle Head Hallmark' Platinum 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dangly Earrings (EDE014)

Fleurs Et Diamants - Edwardian 'French Eagle Head Hallmark' Platinum 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Dangly Earrings. These exquisite earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold and platinum, tested, and hallmarked with a French eagle head hallmark used from Jan 1847 to July 1919. The earrings feature 4 natural rose cut diamonds, Victorian French styling, and high quality craftsmanship. These precious earrings are for pierced ears and feature secure French leaver back closures. The surmounts are expertly bead-set with glowing antique rose cut diamonds in a decorative setting. The dangles, which are hand-crafted in white gold, are set with larger shimmering rose cut diamonds. The earrings are beautifully hand-crafted and high quality. They are articulated in such away that allows the earrings to have the perfect sway. Both of the earrings are hallmarked on the leaver back portion of the earrings, with a much desired French eagles head hallmark. These Edwardian French beauties are elegant and so versatile. They can be worn with everything and anything, day or night.

Note: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect antique jewelry. It is recommended that these earrings be insured for $2400.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

The rose cut originated in the 1500's and was commonly used through the Georgian and Victorian eras. Like other antique diamond cuts, they were cut by hand and meant to dazzle under candlelight. Their large, wide facets performed exquisitely in low light conditions. 

Like its name, rose cut diamonds were inspired by the spiral of petals in a rose bud. Instead of a tight sparkle like a modern round brilliant cut diamond, rose cut diamonds are more known for a sensual shimmer and luster.

You cannot look at rose cut diamond jewelry factually with a recut formula in mind, its value is object driven. Rose cuts are a greater challenge in estimating weight once they have been mounted (especially if they are closed back). These rose cut diamonds are hand cut, which makes them so special . This is a rare find. 

Today, they are seeing a renaissance and are highly sought-after.It can be challenging to find a rose cut that you'll love because they are so rare in the market. - Because the rose cut diamond is cut by hand, there will often be tiny imperfections or asymmetries to the facets.

In 1953, GIA formally created its diamond grading system, known as the 4 C's. The 4 Cs of diamond quality are the universally recognized diamond grading system still to be used today.  1n 1955, GIA presented its first diamond grading reports, which became the hallmark of grading reports in the diamond industry. Before this time in antiquity clients did not care about diamond grading. It was based more-so on the size of the diamonds ( according to budget), rarity, style, desirability, and sentiment.