Victorian Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Teardrop Earrings silver for the obvious reason that

for the obvious reason that the light is allowed to pass through the coloured enamel work - just like stained glass

Diamond and Ruby

Length: 18 inches

The quality is

4ct principal stone (likely Burma origin) and modelled in 18k gold

Victorian Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Teardrop Earrings silver for the obvious reason thatDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A stunning pair of antique teardrop earrings, each one set with a vibrant Padparadscha Sapphire within a cluster of old cut diamonds. The sapphires display the highly soughtafter vibrant orangy pink colour , while the design is simple and timeless a teardrop shaped drop dangling beneath two articulated diamond points. They dates from the late Victorian era, circa 1900, with screw backs that can easily be replaced with ear