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Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings
Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings
Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings
Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings
Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings
Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings
Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings

Old Mine-Cut Paste Earrings

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These 14k yellow gold earrings are set with two large, old-mine cut paste stones, which measure 7.5 x 7.25 mm. They are placed in open buttercup settings, which are decorated with black enamel. 

The term 'paste' is now generally used for a specific type of faceted glass gemstones that was developed by George Friedrich Strass in the 1720s. Glass material has been used in jewellery since glass was invented millennia ago, but Strass experimented with the lead content of the glass and was able to create a recipe that would give material that, when faceted, would have a brilliance that replicated diamonds. This not only gave ladies a more affordable option to diamond jewellery, but it also allowed jewellery designers the chance to create outspoken, elaborate designs that were more difficult to make with natural diamonds. 

Today, paste jewellery is still treasured and valued by a large group of antique jewellery lovers, who enjoy the unique look of these stones. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Size: The earrings have a diameter of 12 mm / 0.47 inches and stand 9 mm from the ear when worn. 

Weight: Combined 6.63 grams.

Age: 19th Century, Victorian era, circa 1860s.

Material: The earrings carry a hallmark for 14k gold. 

Condition: In good antique condition, with only minor wear, consistent with their age, and no apparent old damages or repairs. 



Please note that the antique box is for display purposes only. 

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