Georgian Aquamarine Paste Earrings hoop earrings Silver settings with high-carat gold

Silver settings with high-carat gold backs

in finely worked silver settings

and bears a striking resemblance to the engagement ring worn by Princess Diana

modelled in 15 karat gold

The agate panel has been mounted in an 18k gold signet ring that dates from the mid 18th Century

Georgian Aquamarine Paste Earrings hoop earrings Silver settings with high-carat goldDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 These beautiful earrings date from the early 19th Century, making them over 200 years old. The gemstones are aquamarine coloured pastes and since they're mounted in domed foil backed settings which reflect the light back out through the stones further enhancing the colour and brightness. They were made at a time when paste was a relatively new technology (its basically a form of leaded glass with different additives to display