English Victorian Fringed Earrings with Garnet and Diamonds

Unique and Exquisite pair of The End of the 19th CENTURY, A BEAUTIFUL Pair of Original Late Victorian Era Platinum & 18k Rose Gold (tested) Earrings with shimmering Old European cut ...

Rare Antique GIA 2ct Red Spinel & Diamond IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Karl Faberge Tsarism 14K Rose Gold Drop Earrings Boxed, Circa 1890s These incredible Imperial Russian earrings, which were created by imperial court jeweler Carl Fabergé's artisans in the late 19th century, a unique and extremely rare a pair, feature the most glorious red gems, now GIA certified as all-natural Red Spinels. Once favored by Imperial jewelers (who may probably have thought they were rubies!), their fiery glow is undeniable. Stunning Spinel gemstones in the Center are approx. 2.0 carat total ( 1 carat each ), Natural Unheated " NO HEAT " Oval Cut Deep orangy RED in color, certified by GIA #1232575668. The inner fire, with just a whisper of orange, is simply captivating. It's no wonder these gems were adored by Imperial jewelers! The Red Spinels glow with an unparalleled intensity, accented by dazzling diamonds. 16 Old cut Diamonds (8 on each earrings), approx. 0.36ctw total and I-J VS/SI quality overall. The Bows decorated with small pearls. The length 20.28mm and width 13.99mm. Thickness 9.27mm. The weight is 8 grams. Chances are you have never heard of a spinel, but you won't soon forget it once you lay eyes on one. They have fantastic sparkle and intense color. The red spinel could rival a ruby any day, and chances are it has more sparkle, too. TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND! A burst of color and an incredible opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of Imperial Russian history. Their Hinged Back fastening, developed in the late 1800s that marked a significant advancement in jewelry design, offering enhanced security over hook fastenings. These sophisticated mechanisms extremely secure and comfortable to wear. The hallmarks on this pair, such as "56" zolotniks ( 14k - 583 gold) tell us that they were made in Russia during the Imperial Period before the Communists revolted, which resulted in the Revolution of 1917. And the Maker's Mark KF in Cyrillic ( hallmark of Faberge manufacture) in Cyrillic dated this amazing pair to Circa 1890-1900s and taken us to fabulous world of Peter-Karl Faberge house-workshops, 1890s. Comes with the original FABERGE jewelry box. SUPER MINT CONDITION tells us that most likely it was staying in one family without being sold and re-sold. Provenance: Private Collection from antique dealer. TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND! Retail Value $18,900. Russian Jewelry...