Poissardes
from the Antique Jewelry University
A poissarde (from French: "fishwife") is a type of earring worn around 1800 and is of an elongated geometrical design, often 2 or 3 ornaments below each other and sometimes set with gemstones. The ear wires had a typical s-shaped cross over, although it is not certain which the criteria are for a pair of earrings to be called poissardes.
The name is derived from the fish selling market women of Paris who played a significant role during the French revolution.