For sale are these antique Napoleon III earrings. These 18 karat rose gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) are decorated with fleur de lis shaped ornaments made in platinum, little rose cut diamonds and finished with a lot of detail. A larger cathedral setting holds a rose cut diamond with its fleur-de-lis shaped prongs, which as visible from the side. A smaller prong set diamond sparkles above it, close to earlobe. The fine details are well made and preserved considering their age. These romantic beauties are marked with a French eagle head, a makers mark and made with love.
These lovely earrings where made during the 19th century, when Queen Victoria was the ruler of the United Kingdom. Queen Victoria was an influential person. Her style and sense of fashion became almost a benchmark during her reign. Queen Victoria has devoted much attention on bringing nature into her home and that of her nation throughout her reign. For example plants but also animals were often depicted in her jewellery but also as decoration on furniture and other utensils.
We love everything about these elegant earrings. Their size, weight and look make them the perfect pair to wear daily & will make you feel special and elegant, just like the earrings.
Earring width : 0,65 cm
Total length : 1,35 cm
Total Weight : 2,9 gr
Condition : Very good - Antique
Material : 18 K rose gold + platinum
Hallmark : French eagle head + Spectro tested