Buttercup Diamond Earrings

Victorian era 18kt yellow gold diamond earrings featuring a 0.98ct and 0.97ct diamond, respectively in a buttercup setting. Lever backs and a horsehead French punch mark. There is also a maker's punch mark of "A+P" inside a lozenge out-line. Measures 16.5mm in height with the ear wire x 8.07mm diameter across the 8 prong, buttercup settings. The two diamonds are visually well matched. Very close to a 2ct total weight. Both diamonds appear app M/N colors, both with medium blue UV fluorescence, one is app Sil and the other is Si2/11, GIA. Weight is 2.43 grams.