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Early 19th Century 18ct Gold Poissarde Earrings set with Turquoise Paste & Natural Split Pearls

438W
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A pretty pair of 18ct gold Poissarde earrings. The term Poissarde (French for fishwife) means a type of earring that was worn between 1790-1810. They are so named because this style of earring has an S shaped fish hook style crossover and threads through the ear from back to front. This pair were most likely made in the Low Countries and have been set with five turquoise pastes with a central natural split pearl in the form of a Forget me not with gold detail of leaves below.

The Details
Ollys Pick

Poissarde earrings are hard to find nowadays.

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Item Number:
438W
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Measurements:
2.3cm
Cluster diameter 9mm
Place of Origin:
Possibly Belgium or The Netherlands
Discovered:
2 years ago

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