18K Gold Amethyst Napoleon III Pendant Earrings, Antique French Statement Earrings c. 1880 fileuse_earrings An engraved back finishes the

An engraved back finishes the piece to great effect

this is a head turning piece that is sure to become a treasured favorite in your collection

Featuring a lovely lacework interior and a ribbed border

as the gold fill creates a stunning contrast against the silver backdrop

It has a sought after trilogy shield design which was very "of the era" and difficult to find nowadays

18K Gold Amethyst Napoleon III Pendant Earrings, Antique French Statement Earrings c. 1880 fileuse_earrings An engraved back finishes theThese breathtaking antique French amethyst pendant earrings were created in the second half of the 19th century and feature a large oval amethyst embedded with a gold flower and seed pearl surrounded by a halo of crown prongs. They are affixed to a top round amethyst sleeper which is also embedded with a natural seed earl. Not detachable, the bottom hangs beautifully from the top and is fixed securely. They are made in the Archaeological Revival style