Antique Georgian Day Night Earrings 18k Gold Pearls Diamond Enamel Mourning(6089)

Antique Georgian Charles X long earrings / ear pendants. 18k yellow gold, natural pearls, black enamel and small diamonds. Made in France circa 1825.  Measurements: Earrings are approximately 2 1/8 inch (5.5cm) long, not including the wires. Weigh 6.0 grams.  Description:  A pair of long, pendant earrings. Long drops can be removed from the surmounts, which can be worn more simply by day. At night, the long drops can be replaced by simply looping them over the wires of the surmounts and thus worn for more elegant attire. Earrings like this are known as 'Top/drop or day/night' because the surmounts (tops), can be worn alone by day and the pendant (drops), added at night for a more elegant look.The earrings are long and rectangular with delicate open goldwork giving a light and elegant appearance. Stepped gold mounts surround a rectangular black enamel drop and a square black enamel top. Both top and drop are adorned with additional fine gold detail in the form of scrolls and fruit whi