Victorian French Gold Leaf & Pearl Earrings star sapphire which at the time was

which at the time was a relatively new practise and makes it much more suited to everyday wear (aka you can get it wet)

This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve"

and the gallery is positively sculptural - distilling the curves and lines from the preceding Art Deco era into a minimal

So far so normal

with the words "Les Paroles S'envolent Les Ecrits Restent" translating to Words Disappear

Victorian French Gold Leaf & Pearl Earrings star sapphire which at the time wasDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A dainty pair of antique earrings, French made and dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. They're modelled as little leaves, with little dreamy pearls that rest in the centre of each one. With the French eagle's head hallmark, crafted in 18k gold throughout. STONES Seed pearls MEASUREMENTS Drop: 1. 6cm Width: 8. 2mm WEIGHT 0. 80g (pair) MARKS French Eagles Head Hallmark CONDITION Excellent