Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian - no evidence of heat

- no evidence of heat treatment

evidence of an old resize to the back of the band

but paired with Jesus there’s likely some Christian symbolism that’s not clear

and the piece is fully hand-chased throughout with beautiful foliate motifs to each link

the outer stones are Vauxhall Glass

Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian - no evidence of heatDATE: 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