Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian bearing a rather unusual heraldic

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

Flat cut garnets

dotted with gold

evidence of an old resize to the back of the band

A gorgeous pair of antique diamond earrings set with old European cut diamonds

Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian bearing a rather unusual heraldicDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An absolutely gorgeous pair of Victorian white paste earrings dating from the 1870s. The paste gemstones are chunky cushion cuts, and look fantastic in daylight and candlelight alike. They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts, with 9k gold ear wires. STONES White paste gemstones 14mm corner to corner MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 2cm Width: 1. 5cm WEIGHT 7. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver and 9k