Antique Napoleon III French Amethyst Paste Etruscan Revival Earrings c. 1880 round_locket As is often the case

As is often the case with jewelry from the era

97 gSize (without bail): 1

and is associated with wild animals and nature

Paste is a gemstone substitute made from glass

Antique Napoleon III French Amethyst Paste Etruscan Revival Earrings c. 1880 round_locket As is often the caseThese breathtaking antique French amethyst pendant earrings were created in the Napoleon III period and feature two large round amethyst paste stones surrounded by a crimpled bezel. Amethyst paste is a type of colored flint glass. Paste has been used for centuries as gem substitute and are convincing imitations. Not detachable, the bottom hangs beautifully from the top and is fixed securely. They retain the original fishhook backing and are hallmarked