Keshi Pearl and Diamond Earrings by Paspaley and Lancon

Pair of 18ct white gold, keshi pearl and diamond 'Palais'…
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Pair of 18ct white gold, keshi pearl and diamond 'Palais' earrings, Lancon for Paspaley each surmount centring a keshi button pearl above a scalloped mount pave set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated drop similarly set and supporting an approximately 9 mm button keshi pearl, the diamonds together stated to weigh 0.76 carat, length approximately 28 mm, signed P for Paspaley, maker's mark for Lancon, folding post and clip fittings. Accompanied by a Paspaley certificate of authenticity and pouch.

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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.
  • Pave Setting - Pave setting is a style of setting stones in jewellery where the small stones are placed close together in holes drilled in the metal, the burr of the metal around the stone being pressed over the edges to hold the stone in position.

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