Boxed Antique Eye Clean 1.85 Carat Old Mine Cut DIAMOND Dormeuse Earrings Bezel Set in Circle Halo 17k Gold Silver Dangle Bullseye Gift 18k
I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Back from my latest inventory trip to Bavaria & the Czech Republic. Mr. Mouse and I were there for a sourcing trip but also for a bit of time to get into the Christmas spirit, as visiting the Christmas markets of the various cities has always been on my bucket list. Checkmark! ; )
These earrings really jumped out at me when I saw them in the window in Prague. Not only are the diamonds each a nice size, bright and sparkly, and eye clean - but the settings allow the earrings to cover even more real estate below the ear with the addition of the large halo surrounding each bezel set stone. So they are quite fabulous and impactful to wear compared to many of the dainty dormeuse out there.
With the open work space in between they aren't really an illusion setting, (although the bezel settings do add a bit of size to the diamond to the eye), but they have a larger footprint when worn because of the wonderful bullseye / target design to them. I noticed this design a lot in Prague and Bavaria, the circular halo forms, and came to learn quickly that it was a popular design for the antique period as it really carried over between cities.
We also saw some with an additional circle above, which I was informed lead them to be referred to as "snowmen" : ). A design that continues to be popular and sought after there today as I was told that people would often come in to the shop asking, "do you have any snowmen"?
This pair has only the one halo so I suppose it would be classified as a half snowman, or a snowman belly - tee hee. But nice and firm / springy lever backs with ear wires that are inserted at the front of the ear, with a hooked end to latch into the back. These are in excellent shape with the sturdy lever / latches, in the classic dormeuse dangle design with the ear wires leading down to the fixed halo settings. Easier to wear than the ones inserted from the back, and such a classic antique earring design.
Comes as pictured in an antique box, which is also collectible / valuable on its own with us antique jewelry enthusiasts. I noticed in some of the box pics the ear wires look like different sizes but they are not, it was just the angle of them in the box, they are uniform in form.
No hallmarks remain but - These come with a certificate from the assay office in the Czech Republic where the metal was tested and verified to be 720/1000. (which is a little under 18k, in this case 17.3 karat yellow gold). We often see these numerical hallmarks on European pieces where a three digit number is used to represent the parts per thousand of gold (18k being 750, 14k being 585, etc.). And then the halos are topped in 925 (our sterling standard) silver which is also stated on the certificate. This was customary for the antique period to have pieces crafted in yellow gold, but the settings topped in silver, platinum or white gold as it was thought to better accent the diamonds. The certificate has no info on the stones or age, etc. but still a very fun provenance to have the certificate with them, typed in Czech, stamped and signed to verify their authenticity and origin.
Really beautiful and interesting settings with bright and sparkling diamonds. Would be a beautiful something old for a bride.
Antique box IS included. The box is not original to them but I thought they deserved proper housing so I pulled a nice one from my collection for them.
Please note the detailed measurements that I always provide, as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures where I am required to show zoomed in detail.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
They measure about 19mm top to bottom from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the halo. The halos are 12.1mm in diameter.
The old mine cuts are about 6.2mm in diameter each. There is some overlap of the bezel over the outside edge of the stone so this is an estimate as I don't remove stones from their settings for exact measuring. One is slightly deeper than the other measuring just under 1 carat while the other is about .87 carat. Total carat weight being around 1.85 carat all together.
This pair of earrings weighs 3.75 grams combined.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The antique diamonds are wonderful - both eye clean and lively, one with a tiny carbon speck smaller than a pinhead seen only under strong magnification and nothing really detectable at all in the other. Slight warmth typical for the period when viewed from the side under magnification, but facing up brighter so no detectible warmth or yellow hues while wearing.
The bezels are a bit uneven from age and wear. We can see the girdle edge of the stone under strong magnification so the stones are not completely surrounded on all sides by the bezel. For that reason I don't recommend 24/7 wear (and typically almost never do on these pieces that are over 100 years old unless they have already been fortified).
Tight and springy hinges, better than many dormeuse that can be found. They snap closed and wear securely.
I don't prefer to grade my antique diamonds with the Four C's grading scale which came about way later for machine cut diamonds with mathematically perfected facets. The scale does not do antique stones justice as they were expertly hand cut to their best advantage, in a much more limited supply compared to the millions of carats of machine cut diamonds made each year now. Their uniqueness and quirks are expected and part of their charm, but do read the detailed notes. My items do very well without paperwork so there is no certification included for the diamonds since the scales don't apply very well to these one of a kind stones anyway. However as mentioned, there is a certificate included as mentioned for the metals having been tested and verified.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )
All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
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I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Back from my latest inventory trip to Bavaria & the Czech Republic. Mr. Mouse and I were there for a sourcing trip but also for a bit of time to get into the Christmas spirit, as visiting the Christmas markets of the various cities has always been on my bucket list. Checkmark! ; )
These earrings really jumped out at me when I saw them in the window in Prague. Not only are the diamonds each a nice size, bright and sparkly, and eye clean - but the settings allow the earrings to cover even more real estate below the ear with the addition of the large halo surrounding each bezel set stone. So they are quite fabulous and impactful to wear compared to many of the dainty dormeuse out there.
With the open work space in between they aren't really an illusion setting, (although the bezel settings do add a bit of size to the diamond to the eye), but they have a larger footprint when worn because of the wonderful bullseye / target design to them. I noticed this design a lot in Prague and Bavaria, the circular halo forms, and came to learn quickly that it was a popular design for the antique period as it really carried over between cities.
We also saw some with an additional circle above, which I was informed lead them to be referred to as "snowmen" : ). A design that continues to be popular and sought after there today as I was told that people would often come in to the shop asking, "do you have any snowmen"?
This pair has only the one halo so I suppose it would be classified as a half snowman, or a snowman belly - tee hee. But nice and firm / springy lever backs with ear wires that are inserted at the front of the ear, with a hooked end to latch into the back. These are in excellent shape with the sturdy lever / latches, in the classic dormeuse dangle design with the ear wires leading down to the fixed halo settings. Easier to wear than the ones inserted from the back, and such a classic antique earring design.
Comes as pictured in an antique box, which is also collectible / valuable on its own with us antique jewelry enthusiasts. I noticed in some of the box pics the ear wires look like different sizes but they are not, it was just the angle of them in the box, they are uniform in form.
No hallmarks remain but - These come with a certificate from the assay office in the Czech Republic where the metal was tested and verified to be 720/1000. (which is a little under 18k, in this case 17.3 karat yellow gold). We often see these numerical hallmarks on European pieces where a three digit number is used to represent the parts per thousand of gold (18k being 750, 14k being 585, etc.). And then the halos are topped in 925 (our sterling standard) silver which is also stated on the certificate. This was customary for the antique period to have pieces crafted in yellow gold, but the settings topped in silver, platinum or white gold as it was thought to better accent the diamonds. The certificate has no info on the stones or age, etc. but still a very fun provenance to have the certificate with them, typed in Czech, stamped and signed to verify their authenticity and origin.
Really beautiful and interesting settings with bright and sparkling diamonds. Would be a beautiful something old for a bride.
Antique box IS included. The box is not original to them but I thought they deserved proper housing so I pulled a nice one from my collection for them.
Please note the detailed measurements that I always provide, as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures where I am required to show zoomed in detail.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
They measure about 19mm top to bottom from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the halo. The halos are 12.1mm in diameter.
The old mine cuts are about 6.2mm in diameter each. There is some overlap of the bezel over the outside edge of the stone so this is an estimate as I don't remove stones from their settings for exact measuring. One is slightly deeper than the other measuring just under 1 carat while the other is about .87 carat. Total carat weight being around 1.85 carat all together.
This pair of earrings weighs 3.75 grams combined.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The antique diamonds are wonderful - both eye clean and lively, one with a tiny carbon speck smaller than a pinhead seen only under strong magnification and nothing really detectable at all in the other. Slight warmth typical for the period when viewed from the side under magnification, but facing up brighter so no detectible warmth or yellow hues while wearing.
The bezels are a bit uneven from age and wear. We can see the girdle edge of the stone under strong magnification so the stones are not completely surrounded on all sides by the bezel. For that reason I don't recommend 24/7 wear (and typically almost never do on these pieces that are over 100 years old unless they have already been fortified).
Tight and springy hinges, better than many dormeuse that can be found. They snap closed and wear securely.
I don't prefer to grade my antique diamonds with the Four C's grading scale which came about way later for machine cut diamonds with mathematically perfected facets. The scale does not do antique stones justice as they were expertly hand cut to their best advantage, in a much more limited supply compared to the millions of carats of machine cut diamonds made each year now. Their uniqueness and quirks are expected and part of their charm, but do read the detailed notes. My items do very well without paperwork so there is no certification included for the diamonds since the scales don't apply very well to these one of a kind stones anyway. However as mentioned, there is a certificate included as mentioned for the metals having been tested and verified.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )
All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
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Original: $6,474.00
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$1,942.20Description
I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Back from my latest inventory trip to Bavaria & the Czech Republic. Mr. Mouse and I were there for a sourcing trip but also for a bit of time to get into the Christmas spirit, as visiting the Christmas markets of the various cities has always been on my bucket list. Checkmark! ; )
These earrings really jumped out at me when I saw them in the window in Prague. Not only are the diamonds each a nice size, bright and sparkly, and eye clean - but the settings allow the earrings to cover even more real estate below the ear with the addition of the large halo surrounding each bezel set stone. So they are quite fabulous and impactful to wear compared to many of the dainty dormeuse out there.
With the open work space in between they aren't really an illusion setting, (although the bezel settings do add a bit of size to the diamond to the eye), but they have a larger footprint when worn because of the wonderful bullseye / target design to them. I noticed this design a lot in Prague and Bavaria, the circular halo forms, and came to learn quickly that it was a popular design for the antique period as it really carried over between cities.
We also saw some with an additional circle above, which I was informed lead them to be referred to as "snowmen" : ). A design that continues to be popular and sought after there today as I was told that people would often come in to the shop asking, "do you have any snowmen"?
This pair has only the one halo so I suppose it would be classified as a half snowman, or a snowman belly - tee hee. But nice and firm / springy lever backs with ear wires that are inserted at the front of the ear, with a hooked end to latch into the back. These are in excellent shape with the sturdy lever / latches, in the classic dormeuse dangle design with the ear wires leading down to the fixed halo settings. Easier to wear than the ones inserted from the back, and such a classic antique earring design.
Comes as pictured in an antique box, which is also collectible / valuable on its own with us antique jewelry enthusiasts. I noticed in some of the box pics the ear wires look like different sizes but they are not, it was just the angle of them in the box, they are uniform in form.
No hallmarks remain but - These come with a certificate from the assay office in the Czech Republic where the metal was tested and verified to be 720/1000. (which is a little under 18k, in this case 17.3 karat yellow gold). We often see these numerical hallmarks on European pieces where a three digit number is used to represent the parts per thousand of gold (18k being 750, 14k being 585, etc.). And then the halos are topped in 925 (our sterling standard) silver which is also stated on the certificate. This was customary for the antique period to have pieces crafted in yellow gold, but the settings topped in silver, platinum or white gold as it was thought to better accent the diamonds. The certificate has no info on the stones or age, etc. but still a very fun provenance to have the certificate with them, typed in Czech, stamped and signed to verify their authenticity and origin.
Really beautiful and interesting settings with bright and sparkling diamonds. Would be a beautiful something old for a bride.
Antique box IS included. The box is not original to them but I thought they deserved proper housing so I pulled a nice one from my collection for them.
Please note the detailed measurements that I always provide, as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures where I am required to show zoomed in detail.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
They measure about 19mm top to bottom from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the halo. The halos are 12.1mm in diameter.
The old mine cuts are about 6.2mm in diameter each. There is some overlap of the bezel over the outside edge of the stone so this is an estimate as I don't remove stones from their settings for exact measuring. One is slightly deeper than the other measuring just under 1 carat while the other is about .87 carat. Total carat weight being around 1.85 carat all together.
This pair of earrings weighs 3.75 grams combined.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The antique diamonds are wonderful - both eye clean and lively, one with a tiny carbon speck smaller than a pinhead seen only under strong magnification and nothing really detectable at all in the other. Slight warmth typical for the period when viewed from the side under magnification, but facing up brighter so no detectible warmth or yellow hues while wearing.
The bezels are a bit uneven from age and wear. We can see the girdle edge of the stone under strong magnification so the stones are not completely surrounded on all sides by the bezel. For that reason I don't recommend 24/7 wear (and typically almost never do on these pieces that are over 100 years old unless they have already been fortified).
Tight and springy hinges, better than many dormeuse that can be found. They snap closed and wear securely.
I don't prefer to grade my antique diamonds with the Four C's grading scale which came about way later for machine cut diamonds with mathematically perfected facets. The scale does not do antique stones justice as they were expertly hand cut to their best advantage, in a much more limited supply compared to the millions of carats of machine cut diamonds made each year now. Their uniqueness and quirks are expected and part of their charm, but do read the detailed notes. My items do very well without paperwork so there is no certification included for the diamonds since the scales don't apply very well to these one of a kind stones anyway. However as mentioned, there is a certificate included as mentioned for the metals having been tested and verified.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )
All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
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