Pair Of Bourbon Drop Earrings, Southern Italy, Circa 1840-1870

Light and elegant, these antique drop earrings are distinguished by their refined design and delicate workmanship. They are Bourbon-style earrings dating from the second half of the 19th century.

Each earring features an oval upper section, embellished at the centre with a floral motif crafted in gold of different tones. This upper element surmounts a convex drop-shaped pendant, terminating in a circular ring finely engraved with geometric motifs.

The combination of different gold tones, together with the finely engraved decoration, gives the earrings a discreet and sophisticated appearance, characteristic of jewellery from the period.

Period: 1840-1870
Metal: 18 kt gold ear wires, stamped “750” within a lozenge; 9 kt gold pendants, tested
Total length: 45 mm
Pendant length: 40 mm
Weight: 2.85 g for earring no. 1; 2.76 g for earring no. 2
Condition: Very good