photo courtesy of Christies Auction House

Since we are talking dangling Pearl Earrings, you might be interested in these. Up for auction in Geneva at Christies in 15 days! There is a reason the sale is called Magnificent Jewels.

EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Drop-shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 13.60 - 14.00 x 22.50 and 13.20 - 13.80 x 21.50 mm, button-shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 10.75 - 10.85 x 9.55 and 10.80 - 10.85 x 8.55 mm, old and rose-cut diamonds, silver, circa 1890.

Estimate- 500,000.-800,000. CHF(Swiss Franc), 602,588.-964,000. USD