La Bohème Iolite and Pearl Earrings

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

24k gold vermeil (24k gold over 925 sterling silver base) settings. European-style leverback. Size: 7/8 in tall (2.2 cm) including ear hook.