Victorian French Gold Leaf & Pearl Earrings star sapphire and the gallery is positively

and the gallery is positively sculptural - distilling the curves and lines from the preceding Art Deco era into a minimal

The fob itself is modelled in 9 karat gold

with the words "Les Paroles S'envolent Les Ecrits Restent" translating to Words Disappear

So far so normal

This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve"

Victorian French Gold Leaf & Pearl Earrings star sapphire and the gallery is positivelyDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A dainty pair of antique earrings, French made and dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. They're modelled as little leaves, with little dreamy pearls that rest in the centre of each one. With the French eagle's head hallmark, crafted in 18k gold throughout. STONES Seed pearls MEASUREMENTS Drop: 1. 6cm Width: 8. 2mm WEIGHT 0. 80g (pair) MARKS French Eagles Head Hallmark CONDITION Excellent