Edwardian Paste Stud Earrings. Bezel Set Silver Closed Back Sparkling Clear Paste Button Earrings.
Add to WishlistSometimes you just need huge earrings...and these are just that! Paste are bezel or rub over set into closed back silver settings. The paste are old cut and brilliantly clear with no damage. The edges of the bezels are sleek and unadorned making them easy to wear. These earrings secure to the ears with a screw back suitable for non-pierced ears. Earrings date to the early 20th century.
The paste are well matched. There are no black spots in them, there are, however, reflections of my camera's lens and me in them!
Not hallmarked, test as at least 800 silver. The modern day standard is 925.
Each paste measures approx 8.7 mm in diameter. About the size of a 2.25 carat diamond.
The earrings measure 9.35 mm in diameter to the outside of the bezel setting.