A pair of vintage diamond and amethyst pendant earrings, each chandelier drop comprising four graduating scroll style tiers set with old cut diamonds in a mille grain mount. The lowest tier finishing with two small and one larger cushion briolette cut amethyst drop. A single larger old cut diamond set to the top with hinged hook fittings. Total diamond weight for each earring: 1.00cts. Platinum setting, circa 1930. Fitted box for Yoyeria Fierbino, Montevideo (Uruguay). Total length 2.56 in.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Tier - One or more under-shelves of a table or cabinet.
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