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David Howell and Company

Guillotine Earrings | Featuring the Heads of Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette | Gold or Silver

Guillotine Earrings | Featuring the Heads of Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette | Gold or Silver
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These guillotine earrings, featuring the heads of Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette, are a unique statement piece inspired by the French Revolution. Available in gold or silver, they hang approximately 2" and are perfect for history enthusiasts or fans of unconventional jewelry. For a one-of-a-kind gift that will spark conversations, consider these guillotine earrings by David Howell and Company. With the heads of Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette delicately suspended under the blade, these earrings make a thoughtful gift for history buffs or anyone with a taste for edgy accessories.

The guillotine is best known for its use during the French Revolution, where the revolution's supporters celebrated it as the people's avenger.

These earrings are inspired by a 19th-century pair of earrings based on caricatures from that time. 

The heads of of Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette are suspended under the blade of the guillotine, which itself is attached to a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty. 

Finish: Solid brass, electro-plated with gold finish, ear wires are gold plated

Dimensions: Hangs approx. 2"

By David Howell and Company

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Anonymous

Věry beautiful🙂❤️❤️❤️👍

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Shannon Oldroyd Eriksen
LOVE

Beautifully made. And perfect for the times.

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Michelle Mucciaccio
Love these

I have 3 pairs of guillotine earrings but only these have heads. They're perfect and today a stranger asked me where I got them.

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Laura Rose

Perfect for the moment we're in. Cheeky and appropos.

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Violet Hopkins
Happy!!!

These guillotine earring are perfect. Well made, great details and lightweight for comfortable wear. Perfect for these times!

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Kathy Friesz
Highly recommended!

Beautifully designed and crafted.

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Linwood Taylor
Good on your side

Wife loves them

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Paula Ries
Awesome

My bestie and I are both fashion history nerds. I bought myself the gold and her the silver. Each time we wear them we get Soooo many compliments! They are excellent quality and love supporting a woman owned business. And coupons...I also love coupons. Glad I stumbled upon this site best price for this brand.

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Jeffrey Brinkman
Excellent!

Beautiful products and incredible service!!