Antique earrings called “dormeuses” in French (sleepers) are a type of earrings that hang slightly over the lobe. They were invented at the end of the 19th century to allow women to sleep with their earrings on. These earrings are sometimes accompanied by longer pendants, which can be added or removed to have evening or daytime earrings. They were very popular in the early 20th century.
Antique earrings
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550,00€Antique black earrings in 18 karat gold. Antique earrings adorned with an oval black glass plate with beveled edges, litating onyx. The plates are smooth and rimmed with gold. Late 19th century earrings, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Dimensions: 22 x 13 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 2.49 gr
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1850,00€Antique three diamond earrings in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique earrings set with three diamonds: one rose-cut (0.01 ct), one brilliant-cut (0.05 ct) and one old-cut (0.15 ct). Total estimated diamond weight: 0.41 cts. Antique drop earrings, circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 19 mm
Width : 5.5 mmEstimated total diamond weight: 0.21 carat for one earring
Condition: small shock to a diamond, wear scratches
Weight : 3.98 gr
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1600,00€Art Deco drop diamond earrings in platinum and 18 karat white gold. “Dormeuses” earrings with an old-cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat each. The main diamond is mobile and set with eight claws, and is topped by a small old-cut diamond. Art Deco earrings, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum)
Dimensions: 16 x 8 mm
Estimated weight of one diamond: 0.20 carat each
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.48 caratCondition: a small chip on the edge of one diamond (visible only with a magnifying glass).
Weight : 4.21 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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2300,00€Victorian 0.50 ct diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Drop earrings, called “dormeuses” earrings, each set with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.50 carat each. The diamonds are set with 8 claws, the base of which is enameled in black, forming a small stylized arrow. Antique earrings, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), numbering
Dimensions: 17 x 9 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.50 carat each.
Note: The clasp passes through the back of the lobe and closes at the front.
Condition: fine wear scratches, clasp closes well.Weight : 3.53 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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1300,00€Georgian citrine earrings in 18 karat (750) and 14 karat (585 for the clasp) rose gold. Antique earrings set with large oval faceted citrines. They are closed-set and on a foil, creating a warm, luminous effect. Antique earrings in very good condition, Georgian period, circa 1830.
Shell hallmark (punched later on the buckle fastening).
Dimensions: 19 x 10 mm
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 4.69 gr
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2500,00€Large French Georgian poissardes earrings in 18 karat (750) rose gold. These circular poissardes earrings are decorated with eight flowers, all centered on blue faceted glass in a surround of small natural pearls. An elegant and rarely seen model, probably from the Bresse region. Napoleon I Empire earrings, circa 1810, France.
Rooster head (gold hallmark for departments, 1809-1819)
Diameter: 31 mm
Condition: scratches from use, light and delicate jewelry to be handled with care.
Weight : 4.04 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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630,00€Cluster diamond stud earrings in 18-karat yellow gold (750) and silver. Pair of diamond stud earrings, in daisy shape, centered with a blue imitation stone (garnet/glass doublet). Antique earrings, circa 1900.
Owl and swan hallmark, hallmark 750 on Alpa clasps.
Dimensions of the motif: 10.5 x 8.5 mm
Note: Secure Alpa closure system (later addition)
Condition: Signs of wear and scratchesWeight: 2.86 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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2400,00€Large enameled poissardes earrings in 18 karat rose gold (750). These substantial poissarde earrings are centered with a blue, green, and white enameled pansy, surrounded by a midnight blue enamel frieze punctuated with gold dots. The main motif is framed by two stars on a painted gold background. Poissardes, circa […]
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820,00€Victorian French enamel earrings in 18 karat antique rose gold (750). Pair of earrings decorated of rectangular shape and decorated with an oval cartouche with an enamelled checkerboard pattern, forming a black diamond on a white background. Antique Mid-19th century sleepers earrings, France.
Marked with a horse’s head (french hallamrk for the period 1838-1919)
Dimensions: 22 x 9 mm
Note: the earrings are passed through the back of the lobe and close at the front. For pierced ears.
Condition: some enamel missing, scratches from use, oxidations on th ebackWeight : 2.08 gr