Gold and ruby leverback earrings “Rosalinne”

Description

Magnificent pair of 19th century 18-carat gold sleepers set with Verneuil rubies in a sublime red hue with magenta shades. These sublime 0.5-carat brilliant-cut gems in a claw setting are haloed with a gold disc embellished with black triangular motifs. A classic piece where the contrast of yellow gold, black enamel and red rubies offers a striking spectacle.
Dimensions: 1.8cm x 1cm
Weight: 4.45g
Horse’s head 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, as 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.