Antique 18th Century Italian Matched Pair of "Vaso di Fiori" Clips & Pendants remember Each earring is approximately 16

Each earring is approximately 16

Do not force it while holding just the bottom

measures 23mm (not including the bail) and weights 8

They use this method to write out an entire name

Antique 18th Century Italian Matched Pair of "Vaso di Fiori" Clips & Pendants remember Each earring is approximately 16The style known as "Giardinetti" (meaning "little gardens") was created from an array of multi colored gems fashioned into brooches, pendants, earrings and rings into the forms of branches, bouquets or baskets of flowers. The style originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe in the mid 18th Century. Pieces were often exchanged as tokens of friendship or love between friends and lovers. This exceptional matched pair of symmetrical bodice ornaments