Antique Napoleon III French Amethyst Paste Etruscan Revival Earrings c. 1880 sapphire_ring the piece has lovely flowing

the piece has lovely flowing lines

A beautiful and unique piece to be worn in style

Material: 800 Silver (boars head on inside rim)

thus earning their name

Material: 18k Gold (owl hallmark)

Antique Napoleon III French Amethyst Paste Etruscan Revival Earrings c. 1880 sapphire_ring the piece has lovely flowingThese breathtaking antique French amethyst pendant earrings were created in the Napoleon III period and feature two large round amethyst paste stones surrounded by a crimpled bezel. Amethyst paste is a type of colored flint glass. Paste has been used for centuries as gem substitute and are convincing imitations. Not detachable, the bottom hangs beautifully from the top and is fixed securely. They retain the original fishhook backing and are hallmarked