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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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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2650,00€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.
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 scratches
Weight: 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
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1200,00€Antique earrings, also called “poissardes”, with a white and blue enameled flower motif.