Antique French Perpignan Garnet Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, XIX Century Rose Cut Garnet Drop Earrings yellow_gold_ring and the repousse center are

and the repousse center are all classic work of an era gone before

CONDITION NOTES:The links are strong and in good condition

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

seed pearlsWeight: 4

eye catching

Antique French Perpignan Garnet Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, XIX Century Rose Cut Garnet Drop Earrings yellow_gold_ring and the repousse center areThese stunning Perpignan garnet sleeper earrings glow like embers from a fire. Popular in the 19th century, Perpignan garnets were created around Perpginan, close to the Spanish border. These jewels were often passed down from mother to daughter. The garnets are rose cuts, which are artfully foiled and set in gold to achieve a distinctive deep red hue which reflects light beautifully. Evoking the influence of both French and Spanish aesthetics, this