Early 20th C. Dormeuse Diamond Earrings #VE250725-3

The dormeuse style of earring was created in France in the 19th C. The name refers to sleep because these were made to be comfortable to wear while sleeping! These sweet and sparkly earrings are just the right size to wear all day and night. Gorgeous crowns each have an Old European cut diamond set in them with ten prongs, making for a particularly secure setting. Over each diamond is a floret in white gold. The combined total weight of the diamonds is .81 cts. The color is G-H and clarity is VS2 - SI. They are made in a rich, yellow 18k gold. They measure 1.3 mm from the piercing and measure .5 mm in height.