Antique Napoleon III Fine Ruby Beads Black Enamel Set

Half set in yellow gold. Set of antique Napoleon III jewelry, the brooch and the pair of earrings are adorned with a chiseled oval pattern.
In applied patterns such as ribbons, are black enamelled and adorned with fine baroque pearls.
Several cushion-cut rubies complete the decor. The attachment system of the old brooch is a safety pin.
The fastening system of sleeper earrings is broken and slips on from the back.

Period: 19th century
Main material: yellow gold, 750 thousandths, 18 carats, eagle's head hallmark.
Total weight of the rubies in the brooch: approximately 0.60 carats.
Total weight of the rubies in the earrings: approximately 0.30 carats.
Diameter of the beads: from 3/3.5 to 5/5.5 mm approximately.
Brooch width: 5.8 cm, height: 4.3 cm approximately, thickness: 17 mm approximately.
Height of the earrings: approximately 3 cm, width: approximately 18.2 mm, thickness: approximately 9 mm.
Total weight of the set: approximately 22 g.
Authentic old adornment - French work circa 1870. Hallmarked old adornment by master jeweler Victor Virlez who officiated in Paris (1857-1878).
Our opinion: Rare in this condition, complete and with its original case, this lovely old set will delight lovers of quality antique jewelery from this period.

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