Early 20th Century French 18ct Gold Round Earrings Set With Sapphires, Rose Diamonds & Natural Split Pearls

We love French earrings and this pair are in great condition. They were made circa 1900 and are 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold. Each one has been set with a cornflower blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone.
surrounded by a ring of rose diamonds and an outer ring of small naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls.

They secure by putting them in from the back of the ear which was a common feature with French earrings.