Illumination - Georgian Paste Solitaire Earrings signed Free conversion to a pendant

Free conversion to a pendant on the back without disturbing the front

Typical of the period

carved under gallery and silky gold tapered shank

the bird is studded with white to the eye diamonds

Both covers open

Illumination - Georgian Paste Solitaire Earrings signed Free conversion to a pendantGoing Green and upcycling appears to be a phenomenon in recent decades. But, au contraire mes amis, as the Georgian era may be referred to as the "queen of the reworked jewels"?. Quite frequently items of jewelry were refashioned from one type to another or modified to fit the current fashion trend. Jewelry was rare and costly and had to suit various generations and dress. These antique earrings date to about 1800 and more than likely started as a