Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver Product Type_Pendant

Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver Product Type_PendantA spectacular pair of antique drop earrings made in France in the early 19th Century. Each earring is made up of three ornate sections decorated with an array of sparkling paste stones that simulate the beauty of diamonds. Paste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship and the highest quality stones are often able to replicate the

with turquoise associated with luck and good fortune

romantic sentiment that has endured over the centuries

CONDITION: Good - some small flaws in the Enamel work

They have a subtle twist to the design allowing a second collection of stones lined on the inside to sparkle in the background

inspired by the “forget-me-not” flower

MARKS: 750/ 18ct stamps

with natural veins and spotting beneath the surface that resembles moss

A fabulous pair of drop earrings adorned with two luminous cabochon moonstone fruits with leaves above set with four pink rubies

that looks to be of European origin

The piece has a sleek

6 (US) – We offer free re-sizing

ITEM NUMBER: 19-601