A beautiful pair of 1920's/30's antique sterling silver and paste "diamond" flower earrings hailing from the Art Deco period.
Super quality these cluster earrings are a screw back style and feature beautifully cut antique paste stones set into fluted cup cake silver settings that are stamped with the design patent number "483401" on the backs.
Used in jewellery since Roman times paste is a heavy very transparent lead glass that simulates all the fire and brilliance of real gemstones because of its high indices of refraction and strong dispersion. In 1758 Viennese goldsmith Joseph Strasser invented a colourless paste that could be cut into facets and it rivalled the sparkle of genuine diamonds; the cut paste stones became known as Strass stones. Good paste jewellery is an absolute joy!
The face of the earrings measure 1/2" (1.5cm) in diameter and weigh 3.4 grams in total. They are marked 'SILVER' on the back of the screws.
In lovely antique condition, with minimal light wear and signs of use as to be expected, please see the photos. The screws work perfectly and fasten securely. A gorgeous pair of antique paste earrings, perfect for the wedding bride or those seeking authentic Art Deco jewellery!
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Paste.