{"product_id":"1830-s-1850-s-14k-foiled-pink-paste-earrings","title":"Antique Foiled Pink Paste Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaste, the original rhinestone, dates back to the 1720s. The technique of hand-cutting heavily leaded glass was developed by King Louis XV's court jeweler and treasured by royalty and aristocrats for over a century thereafter. While we view rhinestones as a kind of faux gemstone, paste was highly regarded as an exciting new art form back then. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming pair of dangle earrings certainly have a regal aesthetic, and may very well have been worn at court! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted between the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1830s and 1850s, their exquisite, highly ornate design features \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehand-chased flowers and repoussé leaves in rich yellow gold, alongside h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand-wrought details, granulation, and over-lapping scrolls. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese artful gold-smithing techniques are hallmarks of the period, serving as a testament to the fine, handmade jewels of the Victorian era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paste stones are well-matched and b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoast an alluring shade of pink that sparkles with impressive, gemstone-like clarity. This uncommon pair of antique paste earrings are certain to be coveted, even by the most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediscerning of antique jewelry collectors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1830-1850s, Antique \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14k yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoiled Pink Paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 2 inches long by 3\/4 of an inch at its widest point (drop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInventory # P20492\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598574223538,"sku":"P20492","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/9131\/files\/DSC_2331-2_90122adc-7edb-4d46-9ad9-301e39882c84.jpg?v=1793818883","url":"https:\/\/pippinvintage.com\/products\/1830-s-1850-s-14k-foiled-pink-paste-earrings","provider":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}