{"product_id":"antique-victorian-pink-paste-earrings","title":"Antique Victorian Pink Paste Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis seductive pair of antique paste earrings features two emerald-cut stones in a delicate blush-pink hue. Each glass paste is set within a hand-crimped, pie-crust bezel with an open back, complemented by exquisitely textured, chevron beading along the sides. Crafted in a golden base metal, they were likely once links from a glamorous Victorian rivière necklace, later converted into earrings with the addition of matching new yellow gold hook wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePaste was widely used in Victorian jewellery as a sophisticated alternative to precious gemstones. Expertly cut by hand from high-quality glass, paste could beautifully imitate the cut, colour and sparkle of natural gems, showcasing the remarkable skill of the period’s lapidaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautiful pair, given a new lease of life across the centuries, these distinctive drops unite romantic Victorian charm with intricate metalwork, offering an enchanting addition to any jewellery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 grams each – 4 grams together   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURE\u003c\/b\u003e: Height 11mm (18mm inc. wires) x Width 9mm x Depth 4.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL\u003c\/b\u003e: Base Metal\/ 14ct Gold wires (Tested) \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTONES\u003c\/b\u003e: Glass\/ Paste (8 x 11mm each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE\u003c\/b\u003e: Victorian Conversion. (Circa 1840 – 1860)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKS\u003c\/b\u003e: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER:\u003c\/b\u003e 26-244\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jewellery Addiction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653398143349,"sku":"26-244","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2365\/8967\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Pink-Paste-Earrings-social.jpg?v=1791987930","url":"https:\/\/jewelleryaddiction.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-pink-paste-earrings","provider":"Jewellery Addiction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}