French Antique Briquet Poissardes Dangle Earrings drapery_necklace guaranteeing at least 18k gold

guaranteeing at least 18k gold purity and the Alphonse Augis maker's hallmark is also visible

as it features two interior glass partitions which slide easily into the sides

Rock Crystals are common antique diamond substitutes of clear quartz

Size (Length): 1

French Antique Briquet Poissardes Dangle Earrings drapery_necklace guaranteeing at least 18k goldThese lovely regional earrings are known as "briquets" as they resembled steel flints used to make fires. Popular in the regions around le Dauphin and Auvergne they evolved from poissardes, a style which earned it's name by being worn by the fishmonger's wives. Very old indeed, they hail from the first half of the 19th century. As they are small and delicate, it becomes rarer and rarer to find them in functional, wearable condition. Often they were