Antique 18K Solid Gold Napoleon III Day & Night Earrings vintage_earrings A real beauty to treasure

A real beauty to treasure for years to come

Sad and sweet all at once

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

A very original feature

In excellent condition with very strong links

Antique 18K Solid Gold Napoleon III Day & Night Earrings vintage_earrings A real beauty to treasureThese 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