Antique Victorian earrings long ear pendants gold amethysts pearls French (7293) woman's_ring head thrust forward and tail

head thrust forward and tail extended behind with a stylish curl at the end

The carnelian is held by very fine gold scalloped prongs

18k gold and silver

Weight is 22

a safety chain that appears to be silver was added at a later date

Antique Victorian earrings long ear pendants gold amethysts pearls French (7293) woman's_ring head thrust forward and tailAntique Victorian earrings, long ear pendants. Gold amethysts pearls. Made in France, circa 1880. Measurements: Weight is 10. 8 grams. Length approximately 2 inches (5cm) to bottom of fringe, not including the wires. Description : The earrings consist of lovely purple amethysts, set in their centers with tiny pearls. Links join the round surmounts to an openwork, scrolling, triangular mount that enclose the upper part of the main body of the earrings.