Antique Napoleon III French Amethyst Paste Etruscan Revival Earrings c. 1880 sapphire_ring The details on the piece

The details on the piece are amazing

held secure by the hinged frame

it features a rolo chain design with textured round links and flat rectangular links

carrying its own story and history

The spring ring is a replacement with very good tension and alignment

Antique Napoleon III French Amethyst Paste Etruscan Revival Earrings c. 1880 sapphire_ring The details on the pieceThese breathtaking antique French amethyst pendant earrings were created in the Napoleon III period and feature two large round amethyst paste stones surrounded by a crimpled bezel. Amethyst paste is a type of colored flint glass. Paste has been used for centuries as gem substitute and are convincing imitations. Not detachable, the bottom hangs beautifully from the top and is fixed securely. They retain the original fishhook backing and are hallmarked