Spectacular Pair of American Victorian 14k Earrings April 4th The "Age of Paste" (1700-1865)

The "Age of Paste" (1700-1865) made a more affordable jewelry option for those who could not pay for the luster of diamond

A stunning 15ct Niccolo onyx fob of the late Victorian period with the most outstanding attention to detail

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Spectacular Pair of American Victorian 14k Earrings April 4th The "Age of Paste" (1700-1865)Victorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. Featuring taille d'Epargne black enamel and inclusive of gorgeous 3 dimensional chain swags and bicorn detailing at the bottom, this