Retro Blossoms - Vintage 12K Gold Filled Paste Screw Back Earrings (VE374)

Retro Blossoms - Vintage 12K Gold Filled Paste Screw Back Earrings (VE374)

$125.00

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Retro Blossoms - Vintage 12K Gold Filled Paste Screw Back Earrings. These wonderful earrings are crafted from 12K gold fill, hallmarked 1/20 12K GP. These earrings feature two faceted oval shaped faceted blue paste gems, eight marquise paste gems, two round cut paste gemstones, vintage Retro styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings are made in a floral motif, which is set with sky blue and clear paste gemstones. The earrings are framed by a circular gold frame, which is a characteristic of Retro jewelry. They are for pierced and non pierced ears, featuring a old type screw- back. These vintage earrings look gorgeous when worn, truly a great addition to any vintage jewelry collection.

History:Paste jewellery dates back to France during the 18th century when a jeweller named Georges Frederic Stras began hand crafting fine-quality Paste jewellery in 1724. He was quickly then appointed as “Jeweller to the King”, and began making Paste jewellery for King Louis XV of France.

The history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to early 19th century England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.

Measurements: Face of the Earrings 21.00 mm x 21.00 mm

Stone Size: Paste gemstones(Glass) 12.00 mm - 3.00 mm

Weight: 9.00 grams

Condition: Very Good Note: Minor signs of wear on the back, which does not take away from the beauty of the earrings.

Origin: Europe

Date: Circa 1940