Antique Opaline & White Paste Flower Earrings, ca 1830
Our Notes
Opaline paste was hugely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Paste was a fairly novel material that caught the attention of a wide demographic of fashionable people wanting to participate in the latest jewelry trends, namely jewelry that could be worn day and night. In particular, opaline was a pastel, milky glass that was reminiscent of opals, a highly coveted stone in the Georgian era.
These earrings are so happy and easy to wear. They may have begun life as part of a suite of clothing buttons, repurposed into earrings when they were no longer needed as buttons. If so, this is repurposing at its best because they transcend time and are infinitely wearable!
A matching pendant is available here.
England, ca 1830
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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