French Paste Rose Gold & Silver Collar & Cross c. 1840 gass each is foiled and closed

each is foiled and closed backed

nine in each earring shimmer and twinkle while set in gold

Dotted with rose-cut diamonds

Filigree gold (a flat use of gold wire) and endless coils of more precious metal all make up these intricate earrings

They give their all for their size

French Paste Rose Gold & Silver Collar & Cross c. 1840 gass each is foiled and closedEvocative of a time gone by and yet strikingly au courant, this exceptional collar, and removable pendant hails from over 175 years ago. French in origin, it is made in the same style, materials, and construction as those of the 18th century. Fortunately, we know its approximate date from the intricate and long standing system of hallmarking in France. Consisting of a collar or choker, with the original fittings for ribbons, a central floral panel,