SOLD 18K, 14K & Pearl Bead Bow Drop Earrings/Brooch 18K gold and this modern example emulates

and this modern example emulates one made in the mid 19th century

meaning "not intoxicated

and later examples in mother of pearl and gold

Dimensions: 1 5/8" x 1"

SOLD 18K, 14K & Pearl Bead Bow Drop Earrings/Brooch 18K gold and this modern example emulatesThis fun pair of Mid Century Victorian Greek revival earrings have the quirkiest motif: a crisp collar with a lavish bow that morphs into an exaggerated Greek key. Embedded with seed pearls, and made of both 18 and 14 karat gold, they make a playful statement with their tongue in cheek reference to the old fashioned starched collar. They may have been part of a cardigan chain pin pair, as both earrings have pins on the reverse. They have French hooks