Early 20th Century Silver & Paste Long Drop Earrings

An impressive pair of large silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
and pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc.  earrings that were made circa 1900 when there was a revival in GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). designs. Paste jewellery is becoming increasingly sought after and early paste has the most beautiful sparkle. These earrings may have been made to imitate the owners diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… pair to wear when travelling. They look as striking today as they did when they were made!