French 18ct Gold Early 19th Century Drop Earrings Set With Citrines

This are a really beautiful pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold earrings that were made in France circa 1800-1820. They are composed of a pear shaped citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. drop with an oval shaped citrine above. They have each been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with fine decorative claws. Each one is surrounded by cannetilleA type of metal decoration in the form of thin wires making a coarse filigree pattern, sometimes enhanced with a gemstone or enamelling. It is named after the type of embroidery made with very twisted gold or silver thread. The patterns are often in the form of scrolls or rosettes made of tightly coiled wire.
work composed of small florets. We have a necklace in stock that matches these earrings