Edwardian Opal & Diamond Bow Earrings skull It opens to reveal two

It opens to reveal two glass locket compartments within

held in place by a 9k gold band suspended from ear wires

They were formidable to say the least

Tools based on the same principal are still sold today

a shade darker than cornflower

Edwardian Opal & Diamond Bow Earrings skull It opens to reveal twoDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Adorable antique earrings dating from the early 20th century Edwardian period, circa 1910. Each set with a particularly vibrant white opal drop, dangling freely beneath a diamond set millegrain platinum bow with further bezel set diamonds at the tops. Delightfully delicate, with a real feeling of motion conveyed by the two "ribbon" bows. Modelled in 18k gold. STONES Natural White Opal Old European and Rose Cut Diamonds total