French Paste Earrings Jade VS2/SI clarity

VS2/SI clarity

dating from circa 1840–1850

Georgian Iberian foil-backed topaz girandole brooch set in silver

A striking pink paste and pearl festoon necklace with hints of green paste and set in silver circa 1890

Set on post and butterfly fittings

French Paste Earrings Jade VS2/SI clarityA beautiful pair of French Victorian paste earrings set in 18ct gold. These earrings have a large single stone cushion shaped drop from a tiny paste top. They are claw set in 18ct gold and in their original retailers box for Maison Masson, 1 Rue de la Paix, Paris, France. There is an eagle hallmark for 18ct gold on the wires. The paste stones measure 9. 75mm in diameter.