Late Victorian Ruby Paste & Rose Diamond Double Cluster Earrings cocktail ring In the West

In the West

The fittings to the back are in 18 karat gold

presumably cast iron

encased in a 14k gold inner ring

The craftsmanship is exceptional

Late Victorian Ruby Paste & Rose Diamond Double Cluster Earrings cocktail ring In the WestDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Striking pair of Victorian lever back earrings each featuring a two clusters of rose cut diamonds one round, one oval around a vivid central red paste gemstone. They're crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with French eagle head control marks and the diamonds set in star floral motif platinum halos. The top paste gemstones (round) are actually doublets (garnet topped doublets, to be precise), enhanced by a layer of almandine pyrope