Gold and white sapphire leverback earrings “Aline”

Description

Gorgeous pair of 40s leverback style earrings in 18k gold and white sapphires. Formed by an openworked disc, they are centered by a 0.15-carat brilliant-cut white sapphire in a bezel setting in white gold. A classic and sophisticated piece that catches the light in a phenomenal way.
Dimensions: 2cm x 1cm
Weight: 1.98g
750 gold hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: In the nineteenth century, most women owned a small pair of earrings called sleepers, because they could be worn in bed without risk of damage. This pair features the aesthetics of the sleeper style but features a clamshell clasp that closes at the back of the ear and not the front, as is typically the case with sleepers.