Antique Coral 18K Solid Gold Day and Night Dangle Earrings, French Victorian Belle Epoque Drop Earrings c. 1880

Crafted during the Victorian period, these lovely earrings feature a detailed design with coral accents. Hallmarked with a horse head, the earrings are crafted from high quality 18k gold which has a rich, buttery yellow color. The earrings feature a typical early lever back earring closure in which the top of the earring threads through the back of the ear and latches at the front. This can take some getting used to if it's the first time you've owned a pair or earrings in this style.

The details of the piece are truly stunning with a top "sleeper" portion that is decorated with a leaf crowned with a floral bead. The drop pendant portion is decorated in a teardrop shape with a matching coral bead embellishment surrounded by foliage. The earrings are not designed to be separated but move with the wearer beautifully and were created by a skilled hand so that each separate part stands on its own. They are a lovely reminder of the skill and craftsmanship of the era. Hallmarked with two eagle heads on a the fishhook, they are a solid piece which can be dressed up or down.

CONDITION NOTES:
In excellent antique condition with a very lovely patina that only time can give. I've tried to do a very light cleaning as coral is sensitive.

Material: 18k Gold (horse head hallmark)
Weight: 3.34 g (together)
Period: Antique c. 1880
Size: 1.77" x 0.55" or 4.5 x 1.4 cm

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