19th Century Black Dot Paste Earrings
These beautiful foiled faceted pastes date from the second half of the 19th Century.
They have cut down settings, silver button backs and 9 carat gold shepherd's hook ear wires.
 
Black dot paste refers to a historic technique where a small, faceted glass stone is backed with a tiny black dot to imitate the appearance of a diamond
 
Beautiful for day to night wear.
 
weighs - 3.27g
measures - 11.4mm diameter
English circa 1870
Excellent condition