Gold and diamond sleeper earrings “Marthe”

Description

Sublime pair of 19th century sleeper earrings in 18-carat gold set with small 0.01 carat old-cut diamonds on an openwork setting in chiseled gold. The diamonds are set on the movable part of the buckle, for a movement effect that reveals the sparkle of the jewel with each movement.
Weight: 3.18g
Dimensions: 16mm x 0.7mm
Eagle Hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The Story: In the 19th century, most women owned a small pair of earrings called sleepers because they could be worn to bed without risk of damage.