Georgian Antique Teardrop 18th C. Paste Earrings dearest Its teardrop surround holds three

Its teardrop surround holds three petite rose cut diamonds and below it a sphere with the front more black and white enamel and one floral bloom

These birth signs

and the mille grain (beaded edged) details

the reverse shows a variant on this theme

6 carats take on the form of the body of the flying insect as well as emulating the colored scales of the wings

Georgian Antique Teardrop 18th C. Paste Earrings dearest Its teardrop surround holds threeIn recent years, the fact is that older, rarer items in great condition are fewer and far between. The collection mania of the last decades has resulted in many of the unusual and scarce pieces sitting safely in someone's jewelry box or bank safe. But there is always positive news. For this is the first pair of fine, teardrop 18th century earrings we have had in years. And they have it all. Both fancy cushion cut pastes adorn the frame of the teardrop