18th Century Era Gold Poissarde Hoop Earrings
18th Century era gold poissarde earrings with star details. The earwires go from back to front, typical of 18th century earrings. Italy. Circa 1800.
Measures 3" in drop length.
The classic Poissarde is a hoop earring differentiated by an elongated oval loop, often with an 'S' curve to balance weight and hang straight. This style was associated with the fishermen's wives of Paris, who played a significant role during the French Revolution. We have seen examples expertly set with high quality diamonds and more provincial designs in simple, lightweight gold wire and semi-precious or paste stones