Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian evidence of an old resize

evidence of an old resize to the back of the band

dotted with gold

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

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

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

Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian evidence of an old resizeDATE: 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