Pair of Earrings with Snap-on Covers, ca. 1882–85, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold, diamond

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Pair of Earrings with Snap-on Covers, ca. 1882–85, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold, diamond, and enamel, Earrings: L. 7/8 in. ( cm), Jewelry, Beauty and practicality are combined in these diamond drop earrings with removable “coach covers.” Two old mine cut diamonds are set in gold floret, prong mountings and dangle from gold hooks. The spherical, hinged “coach covers,” also made of gold, are coated with black enamel and snap closed to conceal and protect the valuable diamonds while the wearer is traveling

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