💚Antique jadeites surrounded by rose-cuts in platinum.💚 From firm A Tillander 1860.
The firm of A. Tillander left St. Petersburg in 1917 for Helsinki. Are these russian pre-revolution or later?
These halo cluster earrings are trademarked “AT” for Alexander Tillander and also marked “pd”. They acid test for an alloy of palladium. Palladium is a good choice for earrings since it is lighter and as durable gold or platinum and nearly as light as silver but more durable. The post backs test as 18kt white gold. Both back T plates are hand engraved “83262”. Two round, cabochon, translucent, slightly mottled color green stones with excellent polish and luster tested and certed (GCS) jadeite jade – Cabochon cut – No indications of impregnation. 12,5 x 5mm Weight est 12,3ct. 28 rose cut diamonds est app 1,00ctw, white and vs overall. In very good condition.
