18th Century Lavender Paste Earrings gold charm crafted in 15 karat gold

crafted in 15 karat gold with scrolled and foliate motifs as well as an elaborate hand-chased border around the base

they allowed individual actors to play more than one role (or gender) in the same play

while the five outer parts each have three different surfaces

9cm (giardinetti) to 1

A rare and beautiful antique Bible locket dating from the mid Victorian Era

18th Century Lavender Paste Earrings gold charm crafted in 15 karat goldDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 Exquisite Georgian earrings set with the loveliest lavender purple paste gemstones in dish back, pie crust settings. The stones are peruzzi cuts a precursor to the old mine and, ultimately, the modern brilliant cut with angular rectangle profiles and set over foil to enhance their colour and brightness. Dating from the late 18th century, the wires are 9k gold and the earrings themselves gold plated. The ear wires are later