Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings spinel Its finished with gorgeous enamel

Its finished with gorgeous enamel flowers upon a baby pink background

with black and coloured enamelling (protected by some form of clear lacquer) on gilt metal

She famously delivered her twin as a one-day-old infant

Various black materials were employed in jewellery of the 19th century: onyx

themselves symbolising marriage

Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings spinel Its finished with gorgeous enamelDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A gorgeous pair of Edwardian era flower earrings, each one set with a natural blue sapphire centre and thirteen old cut diamond "petals". The stones rest in gold bezel settings, with 18k yellow gold lever backs. They're a good size, and sit nicely on the ears. They bear French hallmarks and date from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. STONES Natural Sapphire approx. 1. 7ct Old Cut Diamonds 0. 65ct total MEASUREMENTS 1. 3 x 1.