Antique Belle Epoque Solid 18K Gold Turquoise Drop Earrings, French Dangle Earrings gold_floral_earrings created in the early 1900s

created in the early 1900s

it is guaranteed to be a minimum 800 silver purity

The paste remains in very good condition with no visible wear to the facets but three prongs have broken off of the top sleeper portion between the two earrings

25 mm diameter

8 length cm

Antique Belle Epoque Solid 18K Gold Turquoise Drop Earrings, French Dangle Earrings gold_floral_earrings created in the early 1900sThese exquisite earrings are from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Elegant and practical, they feature a swan neck earring back which has a sleeper top with a connected pendant drop. The addition of the swan neck makes them easier to handle than many other earrings of this time period which have hinged sleepers on top. The pendant bottoms are a lovely compliment to the top. They feature a central, prong set turquoise which is surrounded by a