Georgian Sunshine Paste Earrings victorian textured finish that gives it

textured finish that gives it a matte appearance in contrast with the polished head

Chic vintage Italian bracelet dated 1990

An oversized gold safety pin by Cartier Paris

JHW maker's mark

Georgian Sunshine Paste Earrings victorian textured finish that gives itGeorgian earrings set with joyful sunshine yellow paste gemstones. They date from the turn of the 19th century, circa 1800, the stone resting in dish back settings over a layer of metal foil to enhance their colour and brightness. Likely converted from a larger piece a riviere necklace or similar with the addition of gold ear wires. Paste is a particular type of flint glass that, through the addition of lead (and metal salts for colour), can be used