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Smithsonian Simulated Spanish Inquisition Earrings

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The Spanish Inquisition Necklace consists of two strands of antique-cut diamonds and emeralds to which a lower pendant and upper chain containing modern, brilliant-cut diamonds were added. The necklace contains 374 diamonds and 15 emeralds. The emeralds came from Colombia, while the larger diamonds were from India, the only source of diamonds until 1723. The large, central, barrel-shaped emerald weighs approximately 45 carats and is strung onto the necklace through a hole drilled lengthwise down its center. The stones were probably cut in India in the 17th century, making them the earliest cut gems in the National Gem Collection.

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Stacked with style. These Smithsonian Spanish Inquisition chandelier earrings are layered with oval simulated emerald cabochons set in a horizontal direction and cascading from arcs with pave-set simulated diamonds and channel-set straight baguette simulated diamonds.

Includes earrings and extra pair of disc clutches
Silvertone
Total simulated emerald weight is approximately 8.20 carats
Total simulated diamond weight is approximately 4.20 carats
Horizontal-set oval simulated emerald cabochons; pave-set simulated diamonds; channel-set straight baguette simulated diamonds
Limited Edition of 440
Post and clutch, for pierced ears only
Measures approximately 2-3/4"L x 3/4"W
Made in China

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A Bit Too Much They are pretty earrings, but I find them to be a bit too much. They would be fine if I were one of the housewives, but I am not. They are not silver, and I don't believe the faux emeralds are glass as they feel more like resin. I guess for those reasons, the earrings are not heavy at all. I must return them as I don't believe I will ever wear them. 08-01-12

classic These earrings are out of this world. Very well made. It looks like fine jewelry. Cabazon faux emerald stones look perfect. I hope they bring more breathing taking pieces like this.THANKYOU QVC. 01-03-12

First review EVER....just can't help myself! I received this breathtaking pair of earrings after requesting them as a Christmas gift. I knew, after watching the presentation on-air that they were beautiful, but I was not prepared for the magnitude of their beauty. OMG! I can't say enough -- the craftsmanship, individually set baguette and pave' simulated diamonds, let alone the perfectly colored faux emeralds. They are truly museum quality! I've already notified my husband that I must now begin a "Smithsonian" collection. Don't hesitate to purchase these! 12-26-11

Disappointed in quality These earrings weren't the quality I expected for the price. Stones were very nice, but the setting looked really cheesy. I returned them. 12-16-11

GORGEOUS These earrings are really very pretty. They hang at a good length and the simulated diamonds are cut and look just like fine diamonds, I was skeptical but they are worth the having a look at. These are keepers. Thank you QVC! 12-09-11

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