{"product_id":"antique-austro-hungarian-rose-cut-diamond-dormeuse-earrings-c-1890","title":"Antique Rose Cut Diamond Earrings","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA charming pair of late 19th century dormeuse earrings, crafted in Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa 1890. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach earring is set with two foil-backed rose cut diamonds, mounted in finely toothed collet settings. The diamonds measure approximately 4mm in diameter, offering a soft shimmer that’s beautifully complemented by the surrounding starburst-like silver bezels. The upper and lower sections are joined seamlessly, forming a delicate double-drop design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe backs and gallery are crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, while the front-facing diamond mounts are topped in silver. The pierced openwork galleries are decorated with small crescent motifs.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe earrings feature sprung lever-back closures, known as \u003cem\u003edormeuse\u003c\/em\u003e settings—from the French word for \"sleeper\"—so called because they were designed to be comfortable enough to sleep in. This practical and secure fastening style became popular in Vienna and Paris in the late 19th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped with the Austrian 14K gold mark and the Vienna control mark used between 1872 and 1922.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each earring measures 15mm x 10mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStone Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4mm per diamond; setting diameter approx. 7mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 grams total.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition with secure fastenings and gentle age-related patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA delicate and wearable pair of late Victorian earrings—perfect for both special occasions and everyday.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48620078498100,"sku":"1017810078","price":1834.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4863-2_1998179.jpg?v=1749638644","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/de-at\/products\/antique-austro-hungarian-rose-cut-diamond-dormeuse-earrings-c-1890","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}