Antique 1800's Queen Earrings from Viana, Portugal

These astounding antique traditional “Queen” earrings came from Viana, Portugal. With fine lacy open-work set alight with tender facets, they exemplify the majestic craftsmanship of the region during that era. It’s nearly impossible to look away from these pieces as they glisten and shimmer upon the lobe. With complete resplendence, they dance upon the ear with an array of intricacy set in motion by a series of hinges throughout the piece.

-Named for Queen Maria I (reign from 1777-1816)

-9.6 grams

-Front to back closure

-25.2mm wide

-54.3mm long

-1mm thick ear wire