These stunning silver flower-shaped earrings were made in the late 18th century. Faceted rock crystal gems sparkle in bright, clean foiled settings. The back-to-front closures - often referred to as "Queen Anne" style - were common to the period, and the tiny loops at the top of each ear wire are wig hooks(!). Their purpose was to stabilize the earrings and keep the gems facing forward, and the loops were attached to the head using pins which were then concealed beneath an ultra-fabulous and likely ultra-voluminous wig. Another possible explanation for the way the loops were used is that they were threaded with a ribbon that would be tied at the back of the head and then concealed beneath a wig. However you choose to fasten these to your wig, they're unusually wearable (carefully, though - these jewels are very, very old and delicate.)
These stunning silver flower-shaped earrings were made in the late 18th century. Faceted rock crystal gems sparkle in bright, clean foiled settings. The back-to-front closures - often referred to as "Queen Anne" style - were common to the period, and the tiny loops at the top of each ear wire are wig hooks(!). Their purpose was to stabilize the earrings and keep the gems facing forward, and the loops were attached to the head using pins which were then concealed beneath an ultra-fabulous and likely ultra-voluminous wig. Another possible explanation for the way the loops were used is that they were threaded with a ribbon that would be tied at the back of the head and then concealed beneath a wig. However you choose to fasten these to your wig, they're unusually wearable (carefully, though - these jewels are very, very old and delicate.)