La Bohème Blue Topaz and Iolite Silver Earrings

In 1896 at Puccini's opera, Mary Brown, with an artist's soul and a Victorian chaperone, rubbed this very pair of blue topaz and iolite earrings, swore she'd change her name to mimi, and live a tragic but Romantic life.

925 sterling silver settings. European-style leverback. Size: 7/8 in tall (2.2 cm) including ear hook.