18K French Floral Drop Earrings with Twisted Frame, Antique French Victorian Floral Earrings 18k_antique_necklace The length of the chain

The length of the chain means the central amethyst sits in the hollow of the throat

With time often the top sleeper portions broke and were smelted down and sometimes you see earrings like this with two different motifs on the top and bottom

as you can see in the photos

guaranteeing at least 18K gold purity

this sentimental piece opens to guard preciously a photo

18K French Floral Drop Earrings with Twisted Frame, Antique French Victorian Floral Earrings 18k_antique_necklace The length of the chainThese charming Art Nouveau sleeper earrings were crafted in the early 1900s. Delicately adorned with a floral pattern featuring natural seed pearls, the center is encased in a twisted 18k gold frame. They are marked with an eagle head, guaranteeing a purity of at least 18k gold. CONDITION NOTES: The earrings likely used to secure at the top, typical for the period, but were adapted into leverback closures. This conversion is visible at the top of one