Not currently on display at the V&A

Earring

1900 - 2000 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Each earring a single pearl (one grey, one white) set above a single brilliant-cut diamond held by three claws in a white metal setting.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Earring (One of a Pair)
  • Earring (One of a Pair)
Materials and techniques
The white metal is unmarked and could be platinum or white gold
Brief description
Pair of earrings, one with a grey pearl set above a diamond, the other with a white pearl set above a diamond, U.S.A., 20th century.
Physical description
Each earring a single pearl (one grey, one white) set above a single brilliant-cut diamond held by three claws in a white metal setting.
Dimensions
  • Each pearl diameter: 10mm
  • Height: 15mm
  • Depth: 17mm
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other number
76 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.60:1, 2-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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