19th Century French Long Drop 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings feed-gender-unisex An 18ct gold knot is

An 18ct gold knot is the centrepiece to a disk of mother of pearl

More than four carats of diamonds sparkle away in their intricate setting

When renowned French jewelry designer Alfred Philippe (formerly at Van Cleef and Arpels) brought his expertise to the table

The earrings look stunning on and would make a very special addition to any antique jewellery collection

19th Century French Long Drop 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings feed-gender-unisex An 18ct gold knot isThese dramatic earrings are composed of over 2. 2 carats of rose cut diamonds set in 18ct gold. A larger stone suspends a chain of diamonds, which holds a diamond cluster set with a larger dangling diamond. This centre stone is given extra movement by being suspended on its own hook. The effect is grand and exquisite, and the rose cut stones have a subtlety that is often not found in later brilliant cut diamonds. By candlelight they are simply divine.