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Jewelry of the Ages - Antique Jewelry Including the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Eras
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Victorian Double Drop Paste Earrings
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High Victorian jewelry “couture” grew out of revivals of past styles and these antique earrings are no exception to that phenomenon. Gothic inspired arches and curves form the silver high coronet or crown mount which holds the petite faceted clear white pastes. This setting is also referred to as a châton or arcade setting which features a gemstone held secure by a number of metal claws around a metal circular base. Configured as a two-element articulated drop, a small faceted paste acting as surmount is joined to the slightly larger paste drop using a simple “O” fitting. Enough sparkle here to light up any event without putting strain on the pocketbook.
Condition: Very good; late date ear wires.
Measurements: ¾ of an inch (2 cm) in length by 5/16 of an inch (0.8 cm) at the widest. This pair of antique earrings has a weight of 3.1 grams (2 dwt).
Date: Circa 1890
Item ID: 11435
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