Scintillating Sparkle in Georgian Black Dot Paste Earrings

Light will catch the gold flashes in the foiled paste of these gorgeous Georgian earrings c. 1820. They are cupped in silver. The sparkle is bright. The romantic touch when you wear ...

You have heard the phrase this is to die for, apply it to this 19th century French Black Dot Paste Pendant that is a brooch as well. A floral top stone subtly pink, measures about 3c...

Amazing Georgian paste earrings in the most extraordinary shade of lime green from the early 19th Century. Set in a scalloped 14k gold setting around each stone. Georgian earrings of this quality, scale and color are so incredibly rare. The faceting is exquisite. This pair unfortunately is not perfect. There is a little sliver of glass missing from the top point edge of one of the ear pendants. It is not very noticeable when worn but is visible when closely examined. There is also a chip on oval stone of same earring. The surreal color of the lime green glass paste probably has much to do with the minerals used its manufacture. These are minerals which are obviously no longer used so this color is not replicable. The original fittings have been changed to clips later on. In addition, these come from the collection of actress Lillian Gish...

Articulated deco paste earrings set in sterling. Lovely quality with screw back fittings. Stones move with wearer.
Excellent condition.
1.25" x 3/8"