STARBURST 3D Studs French Antique Victorian 18k GOLD Figural Screw Back EARRINGS

ABOUT:
Wonderful French antique stud earrings in rich and warm 18k yellow gold with warm highlights like only antique gold and their alloys used over 100 years ago can do : ). These have a starburst design to the button like earring stud with 3D beveled edges.

Beautiful design that appears both antique and current on trend, would be a beautiful something old for a bride.

With sturdy screw backs. Of course we don't recommend 24/7 wear on these old pieces now due to their age. I don't carry many of these anymore for that reason but when I saw them in France I couldn't resist them.

The screw backs both function well. They can only be tightened so far, as far as the ear post is threaded so they do not screw all the way to the back of the earring.

French hallmarks for 18k on the post and screw back with goldsmith stamp also on the post.

SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
9mm wide. 4.8mm deep for just the "button fronts" not including the post. Combined weight is just 1.55g. They are hollow inside, fabricated like repousse work.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

I gave the backs a light cleaning and they could use a bit more of a soak but I didn't want to risk losing the gorgeous patina.

The back of one is slightly rippled and there is a slight curve to one of the star impressions on the front side. It looks like it may have been reinforced? I kept having to study them side by side because the patterns seemed slightly different. Finally with magnification I saw the slight curve that I think was throwing my eye, but when they are worn on different sides of the head I don't think this would be noticeable.

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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