{"product_id":"iberian-emerald-diamond-earrings-4-26ct-emeralds-1-24ct-diamonds-18ct-gold-silver-c-late-1700s","title":"Iberian Emerald \u0026 Diamond Earrings | 4.26ct Emeralds 1.24ct Diamonds | 18ct Gold \u0026 Silver | c.Late 1700s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn outrageous pair of late 18th century Iberian Peninsula earrings, most likely Catalan, set with Colombian emeralds, imported from the \"New World\" at the time of their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emeralds total an estimated 4.26ctw and the diamonds 1.24ctw, all set in a combination of 18ct gold and sterling silver in the magnificent Iberian (likely Catalan) manner: heavy, confident, deeply decorative. Each earring weighs an extraordinary 20.35 grams. The wonderful detail of sentimental forget-me-not flowers highlighted in diamonds on each earring is incomperable, a deeply personal touch in jewels of this scale and age. For a visual reference point, see page 107 of Clare Phillips' \u003cem\u003eJewellery from Antiquity to the Present\u003c\/em\u003e, which illustrates a stomacher of similar Iberian origin, though of an earlier period, we've included a scan. These earrings are in that lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 18th century, Iberian Peninsula — likely Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct gold \u0026amp; sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emeralds, 4.26ctw est. (Colombian origin, imported at time of creation); diamonds, 1.24ctw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.35g per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original forget-me-not flower motifs on each earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for their age. Have a close look at the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52173784776935,"sku":"TCN-GEO-001","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_17222.heic?v=1780766477","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/iberian-emerald-diamond-earrings-4-26ct-emeralds-1-24ct-diamonds-18ct-gold-silver-c-late-1700s","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}