RARE ANTIQUE 14K *CARRINGTON & Co.* CUFF LINKS/SHIRT STUDS (RoseDIAMONDS=1.2CT) ArtNouveau

ULTRA RARE 'ART NOUVEAU' COLLECTOR'S ITEMS Genuine Antique Classic (2)CUFF-LINKS (2)SHIRT/VEST STUDS MENS Elegant Wear Rose-Cut DIAMONDS -approx.(1.20 CTw) VERY FINE RARE ANTIQUE JEWELRY 125+ Years Old FAMOUS BRAND MAKER CARRINGTON & Co. A Back in the Day High-End 'Brand Name' in Jewelry... sold by TIFFANY & CARTIER over a Century Ago! Still Stylish Today- Fabulously Fabricated ( c.1900-1910 ) ART NOUVEAU ERA Jewelry 14K Two-Tone GOLD (Yellow & White) Cultured White PEARLS 'Mother of PEARL' Buttons-as Background (78) ROSE-Cut DIAMONDS = (Totaling @ 1.20 CTw - Approx) "Carrington and Co." was founded in 1900 and created some of the finest Jewelry of that era during the first half of the 20th century... dress sets of cuff links, vest buttons and shirt studs. ~Carrington's stylish lines of Jewelry was offered in high-end stores such as TIFFANY and CARTIER during those early years of the 1900's. *Historical Note: From 1895 (nineteenth century) and the early decades of the twentieth century there were only two American-based makers of exquisite accessories for men - Carrington & Co. and Larter & Sons. Two (2) Art Nouveau Cuff Links: Each exquisitely made Cuff Link contains (21) Rose-Cut Round Diamonds (each stone approx .02 Carat) That makes a Total of 42 Diamonds in the 2 Cuff Links=2 X .42= approx (.84 Carats Total wgt) Gold Bead-setting work around the perimeters' rim in 14K White Gold A Cultured White Pearl (3.25mm) is perfectly centered in each The Background is a uniquely carved & patterned 'Mother of Pearl' Button The reverse back frame/mounting and (button-hole) clasp is 14K Yellow Gold The Cuff Links are Stamped '14K'... surrounded by the rectangular/angled Stamped Letter 'C'... representing the Famous Maker's Mark Stamp of "Carrington & Co." Two (2) Art Nouveau Shirt Studs: Each exquisitely made Shirt Stud contains (18) Rose-Cut Round Diamonds (each Diamond is approx. .o1 carat = .18CTw) ...That makes a Total of 36 Diamonds in (2) Shirt Studs= 2 X .18 =(.36 Carats Total wgt) Gold Bead-set work around the perimeter's rim is in 14K White Gold Each has a 14K Yellow Gold sliding clasp A single Cultured White Pearl(1.75mm) is perfectly centered in each Background is a uniquely carved & patterned 'Mother of Pearl' Button The frame/mounting and button-hole clasp is 14K Yellow Gold Therefore: (78) ROSE-Cut DIAMONDS = Total 1.20 CTw - Approx) The Shirt Studs are Stamped C14K... the Maker's Mark of "Carrington & Co." ***Small Open-cut Windows (named Ajoure` in French) were hand drilled in the White Gold beneath each Rose-cut Diamond which allows light refraction into the entire stone. ...One of the many fine Craftsmanship details which Carrington & Co. excelled in creating fine jewelry. Total Wgt. of all 4 pieces = 8.589 grams EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION ***The “ROSE-CUT” DIAMOND has beautiful hand-cut facets that resemble the petals of a flowering ROSE bud, hence the name. This type of Hand-Cut Rose Diamond actually dates back to popular use starting from the early 1500's Renaissance up to the early 1900's, making it one of the oldest diamond shapes enjoyed. TODAY, the Rose Diamond has become a Super-Popular Diamond Choice once again.