Antique 18K Solid Gold Napoleon III Day & Night Earrings vintage_18k_earrings The locket closes well for

The locket closes well for age with no noticeable wear to the facets or scratches to the crystal faces

a technique used to reflect light and enhance the brilliance of the stone

Although the box clasp is strong an in good condition the original security chain is also present

Featuring a forget-me-not floral design which has been applied to the frame

which was in use from 1838

Antique 18K Solid Gold Napoleon III Day & Night Earrings vintage_18k_earrings The locket closes well forThese exquisite earrings are from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Elegant and practical, they feature a swan neck earring back which has a sleeper portion with a matching pendant drop portion. 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 a lovely mirror to the top. They feature a raised oval, centered with a seed pearl held