Mid-Century Pearl & Diamond Bow Drop Earrings hoop earrings it will have been brought

it will have been brought back by a Grand Tourer to commemorate (presumably suitably hedonistic) time spent in Rome

revealing a heart-shaped locket compartment inside

representing "love in idleness" to evoke the image of a lover who can focus on nothing but the thought of her/his beloved

Classic late Victorian solitaire ring set with a superb half carat antique cushion cut diamond

The earliest stamp I can make out is 1902

Mid-Century Pearl & Diamond Bow Drop Earrings hoop earrings it will have been broughtDATE: Mid Century, c. 1950 A beautiful pair of mid century pearl and diamond earrings in 18 karat gold. They're exceptionally well made with large oval pearl drops dangling, via a single bezel set diamond, from gorgeous bowed ribbons. STONES Cultured Pearls 11. 5 x 8. 7mm Brilliant Cut Diamonds approx. 40pts total MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 8cm Width: 1. 7cm WEIGHT 7. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Excellent