Antique Foiled Paste Button Earrings, ca 1750
Our Notes
This pair of earrings is of the type that inspired Emily to design her Olivia Button collection. It is such a perfect example of a foiled paste earring, that it could be accused of showing off! Its bells and whistles include several Georgian hallmarks: closed-back, foliate engraved silver settings; table top colorless paste stones set above bright fuchsia foil; saw tooth bezels; dramatic back-to-front gold earwires.
Assuming that button-style earrings always began life as buttons, Emily thought this was the case when she discovered this pair. However, upon thorough examination, she is now convinced that these are an anomaly since they are in pristine, original condition. Perhaps most interesting, is that the foiled settings are identical to 18th century waistcoat buttons, leading Emily to believe that an entrepreneurial jeweler saw the potential of using the same silhouette for both buttons and earrings.
If you look closely, antiques will reveal their past!
England, ca 1750
Measurements, Materials & Care
Care
As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
- Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
- Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally
Shipping & Returns
Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.
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