Antique 18K Gold, Silver, and Glass Paste Victorian Earrings, c. 1900 antique_silver_chain that is the very definition

that is the very definition of French chic

The ring has been hallmarked with an owl

Measuring approximately 4 mm across

Note the third filigree link from the end has broken away from the frame but it is not noticeable as it is held in place by the connecting links

it is held very sturdily in place and does not move

Antique 18K Gold, Silver, and Glass Paste Victorian Earrings, c. 1900 antique_silver_chain that is the very definitionThese simple and timeless 18k gold French dormeuse earrings are from the early 1900s and feature a lever back closure system with large old mine cut paste stones, topped with smaller white paste stones. Paste is a leaded glass cut by hand to imitate diamonds and commonly used in the Victorian period. They are held securely in a silver setting. Silver was often used in the early 20th century to reflect the light of diamonds or other white stones to