Description
Antique Bentley & Skinner Dangle Earrings with Gem Lab Certificate
Stunning Edwardian natural pearl earrings with diamond drop accents
These exquisite earrings are retailed by the prestigious Bentley & Skinner of Bond Street who specializes in luxury antique jewellery
Set to the top with three beautiful sparkling old cut diamonds with a gorgeous creamy ivory natural pearl suspended below
The elegant design is completed with six charming sparkling rose cut diamonds set in the cup holding the pearl
These earrings come with a gem lab AnchorCert certificate stating that the pearls are natural
They come in their original leather tooled Bentley & skinner Box
These fabulous Edwardian natural pearl earrings look amazing when worn
- They are 2.8cm (1.1″) drop from top of shepherds hook
- Diamond approx. 3.5, 2.3mm 2 mm
- Plus 6 x 1mm rose cut diamonds on each earring
- Total carat weight circa 0.60 colour H Clarity VSI
- Natural pearls 5mm x 4.3mm
- With AnchorCert certificate
- These earrings test platinum and 18ct gold
- They date to 1910 / 1920s
- With hooks for pieced ears
- Total weighs 2 grams
- These earrings are in excellent original condition
- They come in their original Bentley & skinner presentation box illustrated
- Our ref: 23168
Pearls, amber and coral are precious gems produced by plants and animals. These gems are adored because they are so attractive and rare and have thus been worn as jewellery for thousands of years. The most highly prized and the most expensive of this group are the fabulous and amazing pearls, they have one unique quality, which is, they can be worn by anyone, at any time, in any situation!
Factors affecting the price of pearls.
Pearl types, Lustre, thickness of nacre, colour, shape, size, surface quality, treatment status. The most expensive type of pearl is the natural pearl, these were the only type available until about 1900, when Mikimoto started to produce cultured pearls. Cultured pearls are from farmed oysters, whereas natural pearls come from “wild” oysters. Also, we have sea water pearls from the oceans and freshwater pearls from the rivers and streams. Seed pearls were very small pearls used extensively in Victorian jewellery. Artificial pearls are made from many materials often coloured glass.
Pearls are traditionally the birthstone for June.
Care of your vintage-antique pearls.
Pearls are delicate and can easily be damaged, pearl is just 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. They should be wrapped in silk cloth so that they do not dry out, or become scratched by other hard objects or jewellery.
Pearls absorb oils from your skin and it keeps them looking Bright, New and Lustrous! Otherwise, Pearls will Dry Out and turn an Ugly Yellow Hue!
Also, pearls are not resistant to sprays and perfumes.
