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Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian (6)

Antique Georgian Solitaire Paste Earrings Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 923613 (stock# 2441)
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These lovely Georgian paste earrings are foil backed and set in crimped,cut down silver collets. They originally were used as cuff links, given new purpose with the addition of gold wires. They are very bright and are especially beautiful in the evening light. The backs have wear as seen in the photo with several dings, all of which are not visible when worn. The oval shape and size make them most wearable and desirable. The measure 3/4 inches from the top of the wire x slightly less than 1/2 in ...click for details

Antique Garnet Pearl Cross 18th Century Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 767952 (stock# 2195)
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This is a dramatic 18th century almandine garnet and natural pearl cross. This very beautiful cross has Scottish Tay pearls and faceted garnets. The garnets have a rich hue, are flat cut and finely faceted around the perimeter. They are each foiled back to reflect light and are hand set in rub over collets. The pearls are also set in fine rub over settings and have the beautiful variation of color so distinctive of pearls found in the Tay river. ...click for details

Antique Pin and Earrings Silver Georgian Boxed Set Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR item# 605150 (stock# 2151)
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This matched brooch and silver earrings set is circa 1830. Quite a treasure to find housed in an original box in mint condition, they are Continental in origin. A silversmith spent hours utilizing tiny fine spirals of silver which were twisted and worked into patterns appearing like fine embroidery. This type of work is called cannetille and although found in gold jewelry of the period, it is uncommon in silver. The weight is feather-like, although there is great visual dimension. Created entir ...click for details

Long Edwardian Silver Paste Earrings Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1910 item# 522081 (stock# 2084)
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These long,dramatic silver set earrings are circa 1900. They have paste stones set in the Georgian manner with crimped silver work but are revivals. The design is floral with inverted petals and flower heads. The shepherds hook is gold and the condition of the earrings is excellent. They measure 3 inches long from the top of the wire x 3/4 wide. The earrings are set in sterling and are marked as such on the reverse. The backs are beautifully finished as well. They are perfect for evening or for ...click for details

Antique Georgian Gold/Silver Paste Earrings Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 478409 (stock# 2002)
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These are quite spectacular both for rarity and for condition. They are Georgian, circa 1800 and designed with beautiful,clear black dot pastes. Black dot was used to simulate the culet of a diamond and is found in the finest paste jewels. These are not converted from buttons, but all original including the gold, back to front mounts. The pastes are all foil back and set in silver crimped, rub over settings. The craftsmanship is superb and the pastes reflective and brilliant. Finding early earri ...click for details

French Silver 18th Century Paste Pendant Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800 item# 408980 (stock# 1920)
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This pendant is French, circa 1790. It is a dramatic design of flowerheads and branches ending with three articulating drops. The beautiful Strass glass stones are all hand set in silver crimped mounts. The term Strass is used to describe the leaded glass used to make these stones. Georges Frederic Strass was an 18th century Parisian jeweler who gained fame with his paste jewels. Early paste was never designed to mimic the real jewels, but was heralded as an exciting innovation. Early paste jewe ...click for details

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