18th Century Paste Dangle Earrings lost vintage Head: 12mm diameter

Head: 12mm diameter

9ct Gold (date letter missing)

a practice still common today when stones that have been passed down generations are re-used in more fashionable/wearable pieces

Milton etc

surpassing all in beauty" - Homeric Hymn XII (Evelyn-White translation)

18th Century Paste Dangle Earrings lost vintage Head: 12mm diameterBeautiful Georgian earrings dating from the latter half of the 18th century, circa 1760. They're crafted in silver, wonderfully detailed with floral, foliate, and star motifs, and set with glistening white strass paste gemstones in closed back, foiled settings. They're long and articulated, allowing them to dance and dazzle as they're worn. Era: Georgian, circa 1760 Length: 7. 6cm Width: 1. 7cm Stones: White paste gemstones Marks: None, tested as