Vintage 16.78ct Ceylon Sapphire & 4.26ct Diamond, 9ct White Gold Drop Earrings c.1960

Stunning pair of vintage 16.78 carat Ceylon sapphire and 4.26 carat diamond, 9ct white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collections. These stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire earrings have been crafted in 9ct white gold. Each articulated drop has a stunning, feature four claw set Ceylon sapphire, in a combination of cushion and oval cut. The sapphires each support three individually claw set marquise cut diamonds, articulating from the lower border. The linear drops are each composed of two claw set marquise cut diamonds, with an oval cut diamond to the apex. The earrings secure to the reverse with hallmarked, platinum butterfly fastenings. These 1960s sapphire drop earrings been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 carat gold. The stunning Ceylon sapphire earrings are supplied with a sapphire report card and certificate supplied by the Gemmological Certification Services, London*, in addition to a diamond grading report card for the supporting diamonds. Note: * This documentation accredits the blue sapphires originating in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and certifies that the gemstones show no indications of heating; non-heated sapphires are a scarcity. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Cut Cushion/Oval Content 16.78 carats Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour H Clarity Vvs1 Cut Marquise Content 0.38 carat Dimensions 6.70mm x 3.62mm x 2.55mm Feature Diamond Two Colour G Clarity Vvs1 Cut Marquise Content 0.32 carat Dimensions 6.65mm x 3.61mm x 2.19mm Feature Diamond Three Colour G Clarity Vvs1 Cut Oval Content 0.31 carat Dimensions 5.05mm x 3.28mm x 2.59mm Feature Diamond Four Colour F Clarity Vvs1 Cut Oval Content 0.33 carat Dimensions 5.08mm x 3.64mm x 2.53mm Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) Vvs2 Cut Marquise Content 2.92 carats Total Diamond Content 4.26 carats Dimensions Length of drop 4.8cm/1.89" Width of setting 1.25cm/0.49" Weight 10.65 grams Fastening: Butterfly