Pair of diamond topped topaz pendant earrings, the tear drop shape Imperial topaz with a combined weight of 4.70 carats and set in 18ct yellow gold collets, the four brilliant diamonds with a combined weight of 0.30 carat and set in 18ct white gold collets with mille grain border; approx. 20 mm long. In the 18th century this precious gem in rich golden colours was hugely popular in Imperial Russia and it is through this association that the gem most likely received its name.