BOXED | Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Pearl Drop Earrings – French Bridal Jewelry, c. 1860 antique_18k_earrings it features a lozenge shape

it features a lozenge shape with hand crafted floral embellishments and centered with a cluster of nine rose cut diamonds set in platinum

This can take some getting used to at first but the hinges are strong with good tension and alignment

indicating that it was assayed in Paris and is a minimum 800 silver purity

The earrings are secured with a latch back in excellent condition

Head of Ring: Approximately 9 mm across

BOXED | Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Pearl Drop Earrings – French Bridal Jewelry, c. 1860 antique_18k_earrings it features a lozenge shapeThese exquisite earrings are from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Elegant and practical, they feature a swan neck earring back. This makes them easier to handle than many other earrings of this time period which have hinged sleepers on top. The top portion of the earrings are round with a pearl center. The pendant bottoms are true works of art with a pierced scrolling frame which surrounds a gently hanging column of pearls. There is beautiful