AMETHYST Purple VICTORIAN Antique Ornate Crown Prong Stud Earrings 18k GOLD Fleur De Lis 7.5mm

I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!

ABOUT:

Aren't these just so pretty!? Elegant and timeless antique amethyst earrings. Beautiful color to the stones with the loveliest settings, surrounded on all sides by little fleur de lis ornate prongs that make each one look like a little crown setting.

Beautiful purple color, they have a warm almost peachy glow from within, I believe due to the gold settings that are around and behind the stones.

The amethyst each measure about 7.5mm so about 1 2/3 carat each for a face up appearance / 3.35 carat total for the pair.

Found in France, these are crafted in 18k gold. The push backs are later but function well. We can see the posts were originally screw back earrings so we know the push backs are replacement but perfectly wearable and well matching. They are stamped 750, the numerical hallmarking system used in Europe for 18k gold. The gold has a slightly rosy hue from age and patina.

Antique boxes / items in displays in photos are not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos, especially with the zoomed images that I am required to present for detail.

MEASUREMENTS:
See above. Exact carat weight is an estimate as to how they "face up" by millimeter, as I cannot get an exact measurement on the depths of the stones.

The stones in the settings are about 5mm deep off the earlobe.

Combined weight 2.05 grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The prongs are quite dainty and do have wear. The stones are still surrounded but would not recommend 24/7 wear on these antique earrings with the old gold.

Both stones have abrasions to the back pavilions of the stones. This is not really seen while wearing but under lit magnification, you can see it looking through the stone, almost looking like inclusions that can catch the light. One stone has a halo of wear around the outside edge. Very little wear to the tables though so they have a nice sheen and polish and a lovely color.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).

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