A collection of Georgian paste jewellery, circa 18th Century. Including a rivière necklace formed as a graduated row of square-cut green pastes, length 47cm, together with a brooch/pendant of cross design set with green pastes, Size 35mm by 25 mm, also accompanied by a pair of pendent earrings set with pear-cut pastes Size: 35 mm Drop., All pieces are mounted in Rose gold, to foiled closed-back cut-down settings.
The Stones are vivid and rich green flat-cut Georgian Green Emerald Paste. . Set in 15k rose gold. Each paste stone shows a soft-edged rectangular shape, set as open back in graduated sizes with the largest stones in the center. The necklace retains the original paste concealed clasp, and the push tab closure snaps perfectly. It contains a gold security chain (possibly added later). The necklace lays beautifully around the neck. Length: Approximately 18.5” Largest Stones: Approximately 13mm x 10mm Smallest Paste Stones: Approximately 8mm x 6mm. Weight: 38.8 Grams. The whole set is in overall very good condition with natural wear to the rear. The Earrings have new hoops fitted in 18ct gold.