Vintage White Gold, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Tutti Frutti Ear Clips

Mid-20th century tutti-frutti clip earrings with a diamond-set frame, with the center featuring two emerald, two sapphire and two ruby carved leaves.

• Diamond weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats
• Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats
• Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats
• Rubies weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats
• Hallmarked 18 karat white gold
• Circa 1950s
• Total weight 14.4 grams
• Length 3 cm, width 1.7 cm

A fabulous vintage pair of tutti frutti-style earrings later hallmarked white gold. Tutti frutti-style jewellery was popularized by Cartier in the early twentieth century and used carved jewels from India. The name “tutti frutti” means “all fruits” and points to the fruit-like appearance of the carved gemstones. This pair of earrings features carved sapphires, emeralds and rubies, set within a geometric frame of glittering diamonds. Recently, tutti frutti jewellery has been worn by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.