Edwardian Silver & Gold , Paste Double Loop Drop Earrings

A very finely made pair of 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.
& gold earrings. They are set with graded pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc.  and look so like their real counterpart diamonds! The pastes are millegrainA tiny decorative feature – normally in platiunum – in which minute beads of metal are raised along the edge of a setting, which adds texture and enhances the sparkling effect. set, a sign of real quality. They were made circa 1900-1910 and are in great condition.