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Georgian Silver, Gold & Paste Long Drop Earrings

258F
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A wonderful pair of late Georgian earrings, made circa 1820. They are silver with a gold wash on the back and are set with paste. You can see the black spot inside each paste, a trick that the Georgians employed by cutting the silver foil behind the paste in a small dot which imitated the culet on a diamond. When worn in a candlelit setting these earrings would have really come to life and achieved the desired effect of looking like diamonds. They are as striking in the modern age as they were then.

Ollys Pick

Original Georgian paste earrings are so rare and this pair is in very good condition

Item Number
258F
Measurements
From top of loop to base 52mm
width 13mm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked, tested to silver and gold wash
Condition
Very good, wires are later alterations
Care Tips
  • Avoid immersion in water
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
1 year ago
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