Antique Russian 14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Pre-1917 Imperial Earrings

Description

The earrings are marked with 56 Zolotnik Imperial gold standard and maker’s initials. They were made in Russia between 1908 and 1917. They center beautiful electric blue drop natural earth-mined sapphires surrounded by diamonds, with a trio of diamonds on top. The hooks are secured with a beautifully-wrought catch in back. I purchased these about 10 years ago from a Russian lady who imports original jewelry from pre-Revolutionary War Russia. I am selling them because my ears are very sensitive and their weight is a bit heavy for me, even though they are very light at 5.55 grams for the pair. They are in perfect condition. Selling for what I paid for them.