{"product_id":"french-18ct-gold-platinum-sapphire-diamond-dormeuse-earrings-c-1890","title":"French 18ct Gold \u0026 Platinum Sapphire Diamond Dormeuse Earrings c.1890","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese French Victorian dormeuse earrings marry effortless elegance with timeless craftsmanship. The Royal Blue Sapphires total \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1.80ct combined and sit in a white-topped Platinum coronet with delicately scalloped edges and a pierced gallery, giving that classic halo sparkle and refined movement. Above, a single old mine-cut Diamond surmount adds a bright, antique glint, all set against warm 18ct Gold with chic two-tone contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-worked claws and the traditional hinged dormeuse fittings speak to late 19th-century French finesse, while the petite proportions make them perfect for everyday luxury or evening poise. The Sapphires offer rich, velvety colour; the Diamonds bring crisp light—an effortlessly wearable pair from c.1890–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian c.1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarrings measure 12mm long x 8mm wide.\u003cbr\u003eSapphires measure 6mm in diameter, weighing approx. 1.80ct combined.\u003cbr\u003eOld mine cut Diamonds measure 3mm in diameter, weighing approx. 0.20ct combined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.9g. (Pair).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as 18ct Gold, Platinum settings, Natural Sapphire (approx. 1.80ct), Old Mine Cut Diamond (approx. 0.20ct)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e French eagle’s head on each lever-back hook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapphires are bright with rich colour and no eye-visible chips or abrasions; Diamonds are lively with crisp antique sparkle. Settings are clean and secure with well-preserved claws and neat Platinum tops; the 18ct Gold dormeuse fittings open and close smoothly. Light, age-appropriate surface wear and patina only, consistent with careful antique wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51747301654822,"sku":"C6308","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/c1MDoLSdoKV8vUZ38BEJC9ppxbM_63KRxi5RPVNWpro.jpg?v=1764883930","url":"https:\/\/eu.lillicoco.com\/products\/french-18ct-gold-platinum-sapphire-diamond-dormeuse-earrings-c-1890","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}