Fine Pair of Edwardian Yellow and White Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
ca. 1910, platinum top, 18k yellow gold back, each teardrop-shaped earring with an openwork laurel leaf pattern set with old European-cut white diamonds weighing approximately 1.54 carats in total, and a central articulated pearl drop on "knife-edge" chain, crested by a single round brilliant-cut yellow diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats in total, all suspended from two smaller diamonds, with French-style lever pierced backs. l. 2-1/4" (2-3/8" with earwire), w. 3/4", total weight 11.9 grams

In overall good condition, with no breaks or repairs noted. The surrounding diamonds are a mix of old European-, single- and brilliant-cut diamonds; some may be replacements, but more likely they are an assortment of the various cut melee available during the period. No marks.