This is one of the most classic (& popular) styles of antique/vintage earrings. The dormeuses, AKA ‘sleepers’ style of earrings was very popular in France around the turn of the century (1900ish). Because of the simplicity and emphasis on the stones, they are a classic and are very wearable day to day. The closure are French leverbacks.
Paste is a type of hand-cut leaded glass that has more sparkle than modern glass and was created as an affordable option to diamonds, but to give the same look. If they were diamonds, they would be about 2-2.5cts each. The stones are set in silver, but the majority of the earring(s) is solid 18k rose gold. The gold is hallmarked with the French eagle. The weight is 3.05 grams and the length of the drop is 1.5cm. These earrings were directly imported from France; ships from SoCal.
This is one of the most classic (& popular) styles of antique/vintage earrings. The dormeuses, AKA ‘sleepers’ style of earrings was very popular in France around the turn of the century (1900ish). Because of the simplicity and emphasis on the stones, they are a classic and are very wearable day to day. The closure are French leverbacks.
Paste is a type of hand-cut leaded glass that has more sparkle than modern glass and was created as an affordable option to diamonds, but to give the same look. If they were diamonds, they would be about 2-2.5cts each. The stones are set in silver, but the majority of the earring(s) is solid 18k rose gold. The gold is hallmarked with the French eagle. The weight is 3.05 grams and the length of the drop is 1.5cm. These earrings were directly imported from France; ships from SoCal.
