Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian and the piece is fully

and the piece is fully hand-chased throughout with beautiful foliate motifs to each link

any thoughts

but paired with Jesus there’s likely some Christian symbolism that’s not clear

Flat cut garnets

Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian and the piece is fullyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An absolutely gorgeous pair of Victorian white paste earrings dating from the 1870s. The paste gemstones are chunky cushion cuts, and look fantastic in daylight and candlelight alike. They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts, with 9k gold ear wires. STONES White paste gemstones 14mm corner to corner MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 2cm Width: 1. 5cm WEIGHT 7. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver and 9k