Victorian Ruby & Diamond Quatrefoil Dome Earrings carnelian with a rose cut diamond

with a rose cut diamond surround - each diamond set in silver to mimic petals

It's set with seven rose cut diamonds

and the piece dates from the 1830s

Faintly visible 18ct gold stamp

Width at head: 1

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Quatrefoil Dome Earrings carnelian with a rose cut diamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 The most gorgeous antique dome earrings dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. They're French, and feature a black enamel quatrefoil, with white dots, around a central ruby. Each lobe of the main motif is home to a rose cut diamond, itself set within an enamelled quatrefoil a pleasing fractal esque effect. Crafted in 18 karat gold, they date from the 1870s. STONES Ruby and Diamond MEASUREMENTS Width: 1. 6mm WEIGHT 5.