Pair of Diamond Earrings Pear Brilliant-cut Diamonds of 6.13 and 5.35 Carats, Pear-shaped and Round Diamonds, Platinum

Provenance and presence meet in these 6.13 carat pear-shaped diamond earrings, a mid-twentieth-century pair crafted in platinum and led by two important pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 6.13 and 5.35 carats. The pear brilliant cut is among the most flattering of all, its tapered point and rounded base combining the fire of a round with an elongating elegance, and at these weights the stones command genuine attention from across a room. They are completed by further pear-shaped and round diamonds and held in platinum, the metal serious collectors prefer for important stones, valued for its strength, its purity of colour and its way of letting a diamond read whiter still. The mid-century origin adds a dimension that newly made pieces cannot claim: a period of craftsmanship, a story already in motion, the quiet authority of jewellery that has endured and been cherished before. Within our high-jewellery earrings, a pair such as this appeals to the collector who values both significant carat weight and genuine heritage, the two qualities together. They are evening jewellery at its most assured, framing the face with two pear diamonds of real magnitude, yet the timeless silhouette keeps them from feeling of any single era. Period pieces of this quality and weight rarely surface, which is precisely why they hold and often grow in worth as the years pass, tangible and enduring value as much as adornment. Jewellery from the middle decades of the last century carries a particular confidence in its lines, a balance between the ornament of earlier eras and the clarity that followed, and these earrings sit squarely in that assured tradition. Platinum was the chosen metal of the period's finest work for good reason; it holds important stones with quiet strength and never competes with their colour. To wear such a pair is to carry a small piece of a considered age forward into one's own. The principal weights are stated as given; the platinum mount and the mid-century dating are noted, and independent certification is available on request to document the pear brilliant-cut, pear-shaped and round diamonds for appraisal and insurance. Our private-client team will gladly discuss the period, the stones and the condition in confidence, taking whatever time you wish to feel certain of the piece. This pair is offered by Legacy Diamonds and Gemstones, the assurance that stands behind every piece we present. When you are ready, we invite you to a private viewing, or to begin a quiet, unpressured conversation about terms in the Negotiation Room, with no obligation at any stage.

Specifications

• Metal: Platinum
• Earring type: Earrings
• Diamond / Gem weight: 5.35ct
• Cut / Shape: Brilliant, Pear, Round