Georgian Lavender Paste Earrings jade and a purple paste stones

and a purple paste stones is mounted over foil in the base

is history

a small engraved pyramid features a small urn with a gorgeously detailed border the carries round to the front

Much gold was being transported to the Philadelphia Mint and to the New Orleans Mint during a period when silver dollars were not widely circulating

that features ornate chased detailing

Georgian Lavender Paste Earrings jade and a purple paste stonesDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A fantastic pair of antique paste earrings dating from the Georgian period, circa 1800. The domed paste gemstones are foil backed to enhance their brightness, displaying an almost dreamy pink lavender colour. They remain full life to this day! And they rest in silver settings with gold wires. STONES Paste Stones MEASUREMENTS 1. 1 x 1. 1cm stones 1. 7cm drop WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver and 9k gold