Description
During the early 19th century, the popularity of earrings briefly declined when women's hairstyles covered the ears. Fashion changed in the 1830s, once again exposing the ears, which prompted a revival of this type of jewelry. The posts and three pendants of these earrings (together with Walters 44.525) each depict masked youths and ladies- probably an allusion to the popular costume balls of this period. The French term "girandole" is used in the context of jewelry to describe earrings composed of a post with three pendant stones or ornaments.
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