18K Gold French Regional Poissardes Earrings, Antique Dangle Earrings Foiled Garnet Victorian Etruscan Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Bridal antique_deco_ring adding a touch of vintage

adding a touch of vintage charm to its overall appearance

The stones are prong set in 18k gold have been inspected for wear and fixed so that the prongs hold the rubies securely

and a conveniently compact size

visible in photos and video

this necklace is a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era

18K Gold French Regional Poissardes Earrings, Antique Dangle Earrings Foiled Garnet Victorian Etruscan Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Bridal antique_deco_ring adding a touch of vintageThese lovely regional earrings are known as "briquets" as they resembled steel flints used to make fires. Popular in the regions around le Dauphin and Auvergne they evolved from poissardes, a style which earned it's name by being worn by the fishmonger's wives. Very old indeed, they hail from the first half of the 19th century. As they are small and delicate, it becomes rarer and rarer to find them in functional, wearable condition. Often they were