Details
This seductive pair of antique paste earrings features two emerald-cut stones in a delicate blush-pink hue. Each glass paste is set within a hand-crimped, pie-crust bezel with an open back, complemented by exquisitely textured, chevron beading along the sides. Crafted in a golden base metal, they were likely once links from a glamorous Victorian rivière necklace, later converted into earrings with the addition of matching new yellow gold hook wires.
Paste was widely used in Victorian jewellery as a sophisticated alternative to precious gemstones. Expertly cut by hand from high-quality glass, paste could beautifully imitate the cut, colour and sparkle of natural gems, showcasing the remarkable skill of the period’s lapidaries.
A beautiful pair, given a new lease of life across the centuries, these distinctive drops unite romantic Victorian charm with intricate metalwork, offering an enchanting addition to any jewellery collection.
WEIGHT: 2 grams each – 4 grams together
MEASURE: Height 11mm (18mm inc. wires) x Width 9mm x Depth 4.5mm
METAL: Base Metal/ 14ct Gold wires (Tested)
STONES: Glass/ Paste (8 x 11mm each)
AGE: Victorian Conversion. (Circa 1840 – 1860)
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.
ITEM NUMBER: 26-244
