BOXED | Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Pearl Drop Earrings – French Bridal Jewelry, c. 1860 antique_18k_earrings eternally shielding a lucky four

eternally shielding a lucky four leaf clover

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

The rubies have been inspected for wear and re-set in their channel so that they fit snugly without risk of loss

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BOXED | Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Pearl Drop Earrings – French Bridal Jewelry, c. 1860 antique_18k_earrings eternally shielding a lucky fourThese 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