Vintage French Emerald Paste Floral Sleeper Earrings table_cut_emerald The sides of the pendant

The sides of the pendant which have been soldered together have started to slightly separate

small Napoleon III earrings take inspiration from the Etruscan Revival

Rock crystal is a clear quartz which was often still cut by an experienced lapidary and used as an imitation diamond in antique jewelry

The top of the locket can be removed and the front and back taken apart to place a picture or piece of flowers or lace

This is almost certainly to commemorate a wedding or anniversary as the front of the pansy is cleverly designed to open and reveal a date carved into a heart: 21 Novembre

Vintage French Emerald Paste Floral Sleeper Earrings table_cut_emerald The sides of the pendantThese charming floral sleeper earrings are crafted from 18K gold with a unique floral double halo design. They attach at the top of the ear, through the back, with an early 1900s early lever back system. In the center of the earrings a round emerald paste is securely held. Paste is a glass imitation that has been used for centuries as a gemstone substitute. The earrings are a great size as they are small enough to wear comfortably but big enough to