Victorian Gold Filled Sleeper Earrings c. 1870 bangle_bracelet small Napoleon III earrings take

small Napoleon III earrings take inspiration from the Etruscan Revival

With a low-profile design

featuring gently rounded corners that set them apart from the perfectly round modern brilliant cuts

It's rare to find long guard chains which have not been cut down and I tend to come across more silver than gold fill chains

which has a smooth reverse

Victorian Gold Filled Sleeper Earrings c. 1870 bangle_bracelet small Napoleon III earrings takeThese pretty sleeper earrings were crafted in France during the Napoleon III period, around 1860 1870. They feature a very interesting three dimensional design, popular at the time. As solid gold was an option only available to the very wealthy, gold filled day and night earrings became a popular choice for the growing middle class. These earring are made from thick and high quality gold fill and feature a small repeating engraved pattern which is the