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Large Georgian Silver Paste Solitaire Dormeuse Earrings
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Large Georgian Silver Paste Solitaire Dormeuse Earrings

18th century
Sold 26 December 2025 · The Earring Curator
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Description

Phenomenally bright and sparkly large 19th century old-cut paste drops, possibly rock crystal, with foiled backs for extra brilliance! The pastes are set into solid silver with enclosed backs, suspended on sterling silver wires.

• Condition: The earrings are in very good antique condition; the facets of the pastes are slightly abraded under magnification, as you would expect with pieces of this age, but this does not affect their brilliance.

• Fixing: Ear wires, supplied with tiny plastic keepers to pop on the ends for security.

• Era: Georgian, 19th century.

• Size: 2.2cm drop. The crystals measure approximately 1cm diameter and the earrings are around 1cm deep.

• Weight: 6.8g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

The Earring Curator has dated these Georgian Paste Dormeuse Earrings to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA982697
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Description
Phenomenally bright and sparkly large 19th century old-cut paste drops, possibly rock crystal, with foiled backs for extra brilliance! The pastes are set into solid silver with enclosed backs, suspended on sterling silver wires.
fig 1. A pair of large Georgian silver paste dormeuse earrings rests inside a fitted green velvet and silk-lined presentation box.
fig 1. Large Georgian Silver Paste Solitaire Dormeuse Earrings

• Condition: The earrings are in very good antique condition; the facets of the pastes are slightly abraded under magnification, as you would expect with pieces of this age, but this does not affect their brilliance.

fig 2. A pair of large Georgian silver paste dormeuse earrings rests inside a fitted green velvet and silk-lined presentation box.
fig 2. Large Georgian Silver Paste Solitaire Dormeuse Earrings

• Fixing: Ear wires, supplied with tiny plastic keepers to pop on the ends for security.

• Era: Georgian, 19th century.

• Size: 2.2cm drop. The crystals measure approximately 1cm diameter and the earrings are around 1cm deep.

• Weight: 6.8g.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Georgian Paste Dormeuse Earrings to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA982697
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Archive I A pair of large Georgian silver paste dormeuse earrings rests inside a fitted green velvet and silk-lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Georgian Silver Paste Solitaire Dormeuse Earrings

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A pair of large Georgian silver paste dormeuse earrings rests inside a fitted green velvet and silk-lined presentation box.
Large Georgian Silver Paste Solitaire Dormeuse Earrings
Ref: SA982697
A pair of large Georgian silver paste dormeuse earrings rests inside a fitted green velvet and silk-lined presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Lead Glass Paste
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSolitaire stone setting, Closed-back foil mount, Dormeuse closure wire
  • SizeH 2.2 cm (1 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Dormeuse earrings are historic French sleeping earrings designed with secure closures to be worn comfortably overnight, featuring hand-cut paste stones popular in the Georgian era to mimic fine gemstones.

Georgian paste pieces typically feature hand-facetted lead glass set in silver-topped gold or low-grade silver mounts, with closed-back settings often backed by foil to enhance the luminosity of the stones.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut facets with slightly irregular edges, closed-back settings, natural oxidation of the metal, and hand-forged wire components consistent with eighteenth or early nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

These delicate historical items can be styled with evening wear or paired with minimalist modern outfits to highlight their intricate antique craftsmanship and unique light refraction.

Paste jewellery must never be immersed in water or cleaning solutions because moisture can seep behind the foil backings and ruin the stones; instead, clean gently with a dry microfiber cloth and store in a padded box.
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