18k Victorian French Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, Antique Gold Dangle Earrings, Napoleon III French Drop Earrings 1900s_earrings It is hallmarked with a

It is hallmarked with a boar's head

the hook loops through the back of the ear and attaches to a rivet at the top of the earring

indicating this locket probably started it's life as a mourning locket

The lovely central diamond is surrounded by eight turquoise cabochons and set in a simple 18k gold split shank

The locket is in good condition

18k Victorian French Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, Antique Gold Dangle Earrings, Napoleon III French Drop Earrings 1900s_earrings It is hallmarked with aThese lovely, small Napoleon III earrings take inspiration from the Etruscan Revival, dating them roughly between 1860 1870. So called sleeper, or dormeuse, earrings they are small and comfortable enough for the wearer to sleep in. The shape and style is interesting as they features a rectangle with an etched three dimensional embellishment which connects to a decoration sphere at the base of the earrings. They are closed with an early lever back