Edwardian Platinum-Topped 18KT Gold Diamond Drop Earrings

Elegant and beautifully proportioned, these circa 1910 Edwardian drop earrings feature four Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.03 carats, set in platinum-topped 18KT yellow gold. Each earring begins with a smaller prong-set diamond suspended above a slender gold bar, which leads to a larger Old European cut diamond that moves gracefully with the wearer.

The two larger diamonds weigh approximately 0.71 carats combined, while the smaller diamonds total 0.32 carats. Graded G–H in color and SI2–I1 in clarity, the diamonds display the distinctive faceting and romantic sparkle characteristic of antique Old European cuts.

The combination of platinum and yellow gold was especially favored during the Edwardian period, allowing jewelers to create delicate, light-colored diamond settings while retaining the warmth and strength of gold. These earrings beautifully capture the refined elegance of early 20th-century jewelry.

Appraised Value:  $5,300