Raw Petal Diamond & Gold Drops Earrings

A pair of Briolette cut Diamond & 18K yellow gold Drop earrings with two 0.50ct Briolette cut Diamonds freely suspended and attached to a 18K yellow gold hoop with a butterfly back closure. 

The length of the earrings is 1.7 cm.

A briolette diamond is one of the most distinctive, rare, and romantic diamond cuts in existence. It is one of the oldest known gemstone cuts, with roots tracing back centuries to India, specifically the famous Golconda region and early trade routes.

Unlike modern standard diamonds that prioritise sharp flashes of brilliance from a flat top view, a briolette is a three-dimensional, sculpture-like gem designed to capture light from every conceivable angle.

Historically, they were prized by European royalty and aristocracy during the Renaissance. They saw a massive resurgence during the Art Nouveau and Edwardian eras, where master jewellers used their flowing, organic shapes in elaborate tiaras, fringe necklaces, and earrings such as the pieces worn by Empress Josephine and Marie Louise of France.

Considered an "if-you-know-you-know" stone among jewellery connoisseurs, briolettes possess a unique charm and grace.