Pair of 19th century ruby, black enamel and diamond triple drop cluster earrings, c.1880. Photo courtesy S.J. Phillips Ltd.

each hung with three cushion cut rubies, open collet set in gold with a black enamel line border and outer diamond frame, hung from twin diamond lines and a trefoil ruby cluster to middle, similar cushion ruby, enamel and diamond cluster tops, the diamonds cut-down collet set in silver. Length 5.8cm / Weight: 18g. Price on request.

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