Rococo Diamond Pendant Earrings from the Southern Netherlands, circa 1750

These long Rococo pendant earrings, made in the Southern Netherlands around 1750, combine airy gold openwork with the pale glimmer of diamonds. Eight table-cut diamonds form the principal accents, surrounded by 48 rose-cut diamonds and senailles, their irregular facets lending a soft, candlelit brilliance. Imagine wearing earrings made some 275 years ago, still preserved in such remarkable condition. Their elongated construction moves gracefully when worn, while the closed-back settings and delicate scrollwork retain the refinement and character of mid-18th-century craftsmanship.