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Classic Blue & White - Art Deco Palladium Sapphire & Diamond Earrings. These elegant earrings are crafted from solid palladium, tested. and confirmed. Featuring 2 natural oval cut faceted sapphires, 120 natural old round diamonds, classic Art Deco styling, and quality palladium work. The sapphires on these earrings are a beautiful deep blue colour, however when held up to the light the sapphires are a vibrant blue with a green hue. The sapphires are surround by a double halo of expertly set diamonds which dance around the stunning sapphires. The drop connected the surmount and sapphire dangles is elegantly graduated and set with sparkling diamonds. The surmounts are gorgeous, the gently curves ties in beautifully with the oval sapphire dangles. These earrings exhibit a wonderful combination of linear Art Deco styling and Victorian design. The backing on these earrings are fabulous secure lever backs for pierced ears. These Art Deco beauties look stunning when worn, earrings to be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come.
Note: Appraisal included with the earrings.
Palladium is a member of the platinum family. It is a rare and lustrous silvery - white metal discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston. He named it after the astroid Pallas, which was itself named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired by her when she saw Pallas.
Measurements: Earrings 55mm x 15mm
Stone Size: Sapphire 3.80 carat Diamonds 1.00 carat
Weight: 12.20 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1920