{"product_id":"antique-diamond-demi-parure-ca-1780","title":"Antique Diamond Demi- Parure, ca 1780","description":"\u003cp\u003e18th-century Iberian jewelry is legendary for its exceptional, lace-like silverwork and magnificent scale, a style directly fueled by Portugal's exclusive access to the newly discovered diamond mines of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This late 18th-century Portuguese demi-parure is an extraordinary survival of that golden era. Crafted in closed, gold-washed silver settings, the ensemble features a pair of intricate floral day-and-night earrings alongside a commanding matching brooch, designed to be worn as a dramatic central stomacher. The brilliant-cut diamonds are set in delicate, articulated foliate motifs that capture the shimmering candlelight beauty of 1780s court fashion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat elevates this suite to true collector status is its remarkable state of preservation. The earrings retain their original back-to-front earwires, allowing the lower drops to detach effortlessly for a lighter daytime look, while the complete set rests inside its original fitted leather box. To find a fully intact Portuguese diamond suite of this scale, complete with its original housing, is exceptionally rare. It remains a breathtaking statement of historic elegance, offering two distinct looks with seamless 18th-century versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortugal, ca 1780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larkspur \u0026 Hawk","offers":[{"title":"White Diamond","offer_id":43956845805603,"sku":"LHAC-SET-006","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/2735\/files\/LHAC-SET-006_boxweb.jpg?v=1789836034","url":"https:\/\/larkspurandhawk.com\/products\/antique-diamond-demi-parure-ca-1780","provider":"Larkspur \u0026 Hawk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}