Antique 18K Solid Gold Victorian Enamel Sleeper Earrings, Vintage French Victorian Drop Earrings sapphire_ring Material: 18k gold (eagle head

Material: 18k gold (eagle head hallmark)Weight: 9

One of the bands tri-bands was separated from the shield at some point and was soldered using tin

but not visible unless magnified

The reed and crosshatch border on the locket symbolizes fidelity and loyalty

Thick and heavy with a spectacular over-sized bolt ring

Antique 18K Solid Gold Victorian Enamel Sleeper Earrings, Vintage French Victorian Drop Earrings sapphire_ring Material: 18k gold (eagle headThese lovely antique Victorian drop earrings were hand crafted in the 19th century. They feature beautifully detailed red and blue enamel flowers with a simple blue frame. Common in 19th century jewelry, enameling involves fusing powdered glass to metal surfaces. The pieces were then carefully placed in a kiln and fired at high temperatures, causing the glass to melt. It is rare to find enameling which has not been compromised by age and use, making