European 800 Silver Floral Filigree Clip Earrings

These darling clip earrings are made of 800 silver, meaning they contain 800 parts pure silver and 200 parts other metals.  This type of silver was used to make jewelry in Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and is also referred to as "coin silver."  These earrings are simply stamped "800" and each feature three intricately designed filigree flowers. 

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Lang Antiques. Retrieved 5/20/2011 from http://www.langantiques.com/university/index.php/800_silver