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Antique Austro Hungarian Emerald Paste Silver Earrings
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Antique Austro Hungarian Emerald Paste Silver Earrings

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 June 2025 · The Earring Curator
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Description

These beautiful antique earrings are solid silver, each set with a gorgeous cushion-shaped emerald paste and a quartet of sparkly white pastes set into a decorative mount a little like a Christmas tree. As is often the case with Austro-Hungarian pieces, the back has pretty detail too.

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique condition.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None found.

• Fixing: Silver ear wires, possibly later. Supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to pop on the ends for security.

• Era: Continental European c.1900s.

• Size: Approximately 1.2 x 3.5cm.

• Weight: 3.5g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
1.2cm (0.47")
Declaration

The Earring Curator has dated these Austro Hungarian Silver Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108630
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Description
These beautiful antique earrings are solid silver, each set with a gorgeous cushion-shaped emerald paste and a quartet of sparkly white pastes set into a decorative mount a little like a Christmas tree. As is often the case with Austro-Hungarian pieces, the back has pretty detail too.
fig 1. A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting.
fig 1. Antique Austro Hungarian Emerald Paste Silver Earrings

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique condition.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None found.

• Fixing: Silver ear wires, possibly later. Supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to pop on the ends for security.

• Era: Continental European c.1900s.

• Size: Approximately 1.2 x 3.5cm.

• Weight: 3.5g.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
1.2cm (0.47")
Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Austro Hungarian Silver Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108630
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Archive I A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Austro Hungarian Emerald Paste Silver Earrings

Archive II A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting. View VI
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A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting.
Antique Austro Hungarian Emerald Paste Silver Earrings
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A pair of antique Austro-Hungarian silver drop earrings featuring cushion-cut green paste stones and smaller clear accent stones in a detailed openwork setting.
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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAustro-Hungarian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass Paste
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsOpenwork silver framing, Cushion-cut paste stones, Foliate metal details
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 1.2 cm (0 in)

Austro-Hungarian jewellery from the late 19th and early 20th centuries is characterised by romantic, historicist designs often incorporating foiled paste stones, silver settings, and intricate metalwork inspired by Renaissance and baroque motifs.

These items typically feature low-grade silver or gilt metals, closed-back settings to enhance colour, and hand-cut glass paste stones designed to simulate genuine emeralds, rubies, and diamonds.

Authenticity is evaluated through hallmarks or Austro-Hungarian tax marks, hand-fabricated metal components, patination appropriate for age, and foil-backed stones that show characteristic ageing.

Historic jewellery can be paired with contemporary minimalist outfits to create a striking contrast, or styled with evening wear to highlight its detailed craftsmanship and rich coloured stones.

Paste stones and foiled settings are highly sensitive to moisture and chemicals; they should never be immersed in water or ultrasonic cleaners and must be stored in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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