Antique 18K Solid Gold Napoleon III Day & Night Earrings vintage_earrings Material: 18K yellow gold and

Material: 18K yellow gold and green gold

Period: Late Victorian c

they need to be pushed into place but hold securely

the old European cut gave way to the more brilliant round brilliant cut

Antique 18K Solid Gold Napoleon III Day & Night Earrings vintage_earrings Material: 18K yellow gold andThese exquisite earrings are from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Elegant and practical, they feature a swan neck earring back which has a removable "pendant" drop portion which can slide on or off. The addition of the swan neck makes them easier to handle than many other earrings of this time period which have hinged sleepers on top. The pendant bottoms are true works of art with a teardrop frame decorated with a central pearl, below which hangs