Vintage Diamond Starburst Earrings three-stone rings treated in niiro patination processes

treated in niiro patination processes which usually involve boiling in a specially prepared solution containing rokusho

"The falsehoods of the magicians would persuade us that these stones are preventive of inebriety

accompanied by some further water-related themes:

It's signed at the back

A remarkable early 18th century Stuart Crystal slider featuring a skeletal personification of death complete with scythe and hourglass

Vintage Diamond Starburst Earrings three-stone rings treated in niiro patination processesDATE: Vintage, c. 1980 Striking diamond drop earrings dating from the 1980s. They feature starburst clusters at the bottom, dangling from articulated angular bars themselves hanging beneath lever back tops. They're crafted in 18 karat white gold with partially struck French control marks. STONES Brilliant cut diamonds (30pts total, calculated) MEASUREMENTS Head: 11. 8 x 11. 8mm Drop: 2. 7cm WEIGHT 6. 1g (pair) MARKS Partial hallmarks, unclear. Tests