Antique Paste Glass Earrings | 14k Gold & Paste Earrings tradmarkantiques there is a small indentation

there is a small indentation on the reverse and loss to the nacre of two pearls (visible under magnification)

the pliability of the glass allowed artisans to go beyond what was possible with carved gemstones and diamonds

It is in good condition and weighs 1 gram

We created this one-of-a-kind piece by mounting the teardrop shaped agate in 14k gold and welding on a coiled serpent with diamond and pearl accents on the top

These intriguing earrings were created from antique 14k gold enamel and pearl lace pins (circa 1910)

Antique Paste Glass Earrings | 14k Gold & Paste Earrings tradmarkantiques there is a small indentationA marvelous pair of antique paste earrings in 14k gold! Perfect for a bride on her wedding day!!! Antique paste pieces often rivaled the beauty of their fine gemstone counterparts. In fact, the pliability of the glass allowed artisans to go beyond what was possible with carved gemstones and diamonds. These 14k gold earrings (circa 1890 1910) feature faceted paste (glass) crystals of 6. 5mm each. The earrings are unmarked, but acid test for 14k gold