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Book Your Virtual ConsultationA rare pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold earrings that were made in Normandy, France. In the early 19th century this style of earring was fashionable. The term Poissarde (French for fishwife) means a type of earring that was worn between 1790-1830. They are so named because this style of earring has an S shaped fish hook style crossover and threads through the ear from back to front. These earrings are composed of filigreeA means of decoration, achieved by soldering very fine gold or silver wires into intricate patterns. Historically, filigree was created by applying the wires to an underlying base. As the craft evolved, the base was abandoned and the result was a lighter, airier, lacy, openwork jewelry item. The latter style was especially popular during the nineteenth centu... work and pressed gold motifs and are light on the ear.
They have hinge back fittings that are a little difficult to get used to but once you get the knack there will not be a problem!
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