18ct White Gold Rose Cut & Diamond Drop Earrings | ~1ctw | ALPA Backs | French c.1980s

Little drops of starlight--A rare and beautifully made pair of French 18ct white gold drop earrings from the 1980s, fitted with the coveted ALPA locking back system used by Cartier and Van Cleef — and worthy of that company! Six bezel-set rose cut diamonds form a descending line of stars on each earring, leading to a transitional cut brilliant in a classic, hefty white gold buttercup setting (.33cts each drop). The rose cuts are in wonderful antique condition — VS/I2 quality — and the overall diamond weight comes to approximately 1ctw across 12 rose cuts and 2 brilliant drops. The ALPA backs are signed and entirely original: developed by Roland Georges Krahenbuhl in the 1980s, the notched post and spring-loaded locking mechanism became the standard for the finest French jewellery houses precisely because it is so secure. The French eagle hallmark is present on the earring tops. These are earrings built to be worn and enjoyed, and the security of the ALPA system makes that effortless. Details Era: French, c. 1980s Materials: 18ct white gold Stones: ~1ctw total | 6 rose cut diamonds per earring (12 total); 2 transitional brilliant drops at 0.33ct each | VS/I2 quality Drop Length: 1.2" per earring Weight: 2.1g per earring Hallmarks: French eagle hallmark on earring tops; ALPA signed backs Condition: Excellent; diamonds in wonderful antique condition. Have a close look at the photos. Shipping & Services Ships fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs. The Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris