Georgian Style Rose Cut Paste Earrings Silver 18ct Gold Period_Vintage

Georgian Style Rose Cut Paste Earrings Silver 18ct Gold Period_VintageA fabulous pair of Georgian inspired paste earrings adorned with two rose cut pastes that rise to a point in the centre and have been foil backed to increase their sparkle. The Rose cut has been around since the 16th Century and is recognised for its domed shape and neat triangular facets that are cut to resemble the petals of a rosebud. They were at the height of popularity in the Georgian and Victorian eras and were beloved for their enchanting

This well-preserved Victorian cameo is mounted in an ornately decorated pinchbeck frame adorned with delicate forget-me-not motifs

crowned with a deep-blue oval cut sapphire in the centre (approx

with a dazzling collection of natural diamonds performing on top

It’s remained in excellent condition and displays a gorgeous collection of pearls

The moonstones are transparent and exhibit a ghostly blue schiller that intensifies with the light

symbolic of passion

5mm – Collar Length 17 inches x Width 10mm

The frame is crafted in a bright 9ct yellow gold and chased with detailed floral artistry and gold beading around the border and loop

It depicts the side profile of a roman lady with a decorative headpiece and is extremely detailed and well-executed

hallmarks of the bold

Padlock bears London Leopard/ Date hallmarks and the maker’s initials (ASJ)

A true treasure of the ocean