Art Deco Crystal Earrings / Statement Drop Earrings / Antique "Something Old" Bridal Earrings old_european_cut The back of the locket

The back of the locket has a swirled monogram with the initials are I

These earrings are not marked for silver

Ancient Greeks believed opals granted the gift of prophecy and protected against illness

while others link them to prophecy

88 gRing Size: 6

Art Deco Crystal Earrings / Statement Drop Earrings / Antique "Something Old" Bridal Earrings old_european_cut The back of the locketWell these dazzling beauties are just waiting for another party to sparkle in! These earrings are vintage Art Deco set with "stress crystal". The term "strass crystal" refers to a brilliant, high quality type of lead glass that is used to imitate diamonds and other gemstones. The word "strass" (or an equivalent) is used in many European languages as a common term for rhinestones. The material is named after the Alsatian jeweler Georg Friedrich Strass