18ct Rose Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings by Paspaley

Pair of 18ct rose gold, 'White star' South Sea pearl, keshi…
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Pair of 18ct rose gold, 'White star' South Sea pearl, keshi pearl, opal and diamond 'Lavalier' pendant earrings, Paspaley, each half hoop surmount pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds supporting a trace chain mesh modelled as a basket decorated at intervals with twenty-eight collet-set circular opals together stated to weigh 0.85 carat holding a detachable undrilled 13 mm round-shaped cultured pearl, further supporting a 5 mm keshi pearl swing drop surmounted by a pave-set diamond cap, the diamonds together stated to weigh 0.20 carat, length approximately 48 mm, maker's mark P for Paspaley, post and clip fittings, pendant detachable. Accompanied by a facsimile Paspaley receipt and box.

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  • Keshi Pearls - Keshi is a Japanese word meaning 'poppy seed', but not an indicator of the true size of the pearl. But keshi pearls are small, and are usually irregular in shape. They are sold by weight rather than size as is usual with pearls. Originally a by-product of pearl farming, most Keshi pearls are now deliberately cultivated.
  • Carat - A carat (abbreviated "ct") is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of a diamond or other gemstone, and separately is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of precious metals such as gold,.

    For gemstones, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. The weight of a diamond is one of the Four Cs (along with cut, colour, and clarity) that are used to determine a diamond's value.

    It is important to note that a diamond's weight does not necessarily correspond to its size. A diamond's cut, which affects how well it reflects light, can make a diamond of a lower weight appear larger than a diamond of a higher weight. Additionally, the carat is not the only factor to determine the value of a diamond, other factors such as clarity, colour and cut are important too.

    In the gold industry, the purity of gold is measured in carats (abbreviated "ct"), with 24 karats being pure gold and lower carat numbers indicating a lower purity level. So, for example, 18 carat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold, and 12 carat gold is 12/24 or 50% pure gold.

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