Search 0
22,344  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 35 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
35 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1164505
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Victorian Silver Paste Chandelier Earrings
Sold by The Earring Curator
sold SA1164505
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
The Earring Curator

The Earring Curator

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2023
Browse dealers 82 items
  • About Us
    All things earrings
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1164505
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Silver Paste Chandelier Earrings

19th century
Sold 13 December 2025 · The Earring Curator
This “Victorian Silver Paste Chandelier Earrings” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Earring Curator. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Silver Paste Dangle EarringsVictorian Paste JewelleryVintage Silver Earrings Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Romantic antique silver earrings studded with twinkling foil-backed pastes in pretty milgrain-edged settings arranged in a scrolling floral pattern.

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724. True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond. It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

• Condition: Very good antique condition, with minor surface wear and slight variations in the paste colours, see photos.

• Fixing: Silver ear wires, likely added later, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to pop on the back for extra security.

• Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: 5 x 1.8cm, not including the ear wire.

• Weight: 9.5g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Declaration

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Silver Paste Earrings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1164505
Dealers Notes

TO BUY: Scroll down the page to the Buy Now with PayPal button and follow the prompts. Shipping is included in the price :)

TO ENQUIRE: Please make sure you check your junk mail if you don't receive a reply within 24 hours, I'll always respond to queries!

IMPORTANT! All items are vintage or antique and as such show light general wear appropriate to their age. Bear in mind photos are very magnified and flaws which can be seen in the pictures are often imperceptible to the naked eye in real life. I always do my very best to point out any additional flaws, but please look carefully at all the photos as they are an important part of the listing and do ask if you have any questions!

FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! Items to UK addresses are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery or Tracked 48, and overseas items are shipped with a tracked and signed service where available.

US-BASED BUYERS Please advise before paying if your shipping address is in the US - some (though not all) orders may incur additional taxes because of the new US tariffs but I will always do my best to minimise extra costs for you!

EASY RETURNS Any item can be returned within 14 days for a full refund. Items must be returned in the same condition they were sent out and unless an item is faulty postage will be deducted, alongside any costs (bank charges etc) which may have been incurred. If in doubt, do please ask!

PACKAGING All earrings come tissue wrapped and packaged in a new luxury box, antique boxes are for display only, unless otherwise stated in the description.

Description
Romantic antique silver earrings studded with twinkling foil-backed pastes in pretty milgrain-edged settings arranged in a scrolling floral pattern.

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724.

“
True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond.
The Earring Curator

It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

fig 1. A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Paste Chandelier Earrings

• Condition: Very good antique condition, with minor surface wear and slight variations in the paste colours, see photos.

• Fixing: Silver ear wires, likely added later, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to pop on the back for extra security.

• Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: 5 x 1.8cm, not including the ear wire.

• Weight: 9.5g.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Silver Paste Earrings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164505
The Earring Curator
The Earring Curator
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023

All things earrings

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Earring Curator Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 7
Archive I A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Paste Chandelier Earrings

Archive II A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. View VI
Archive VII A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box. View VII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
The Earring Curator

The Earring Curator
Telephone 07818 417935
Location
Brighton and Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/earringcurator
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 82
Items Sold 186
The Earring Curator
The Earring Curator
Verified Since Apr 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/earringcurator
Verified
Apr 2023
For Sale
82
Sold
186
A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box.
Victorian Silver Paste Chandelier Earrings
Ref: SA1164505
A pair of antique Victorian silver drop earrings featuring intricate filigree metalwork and handset paste stones arranged in a chandelier silhouette inside a lined presentation box.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Lead Glass Paste
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiligree metalwork, Chandelier drop design, Hand-faceted paste stones
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Paste jewellery refers to items set with hand-cut high-refractive glass designed to imitate precious gemstones like diamonds, which gained immense popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras for its brilliant sparkle and intricate craftsmanship.

Victorian paste earrings were typically crafted using sterling silver or silver-gilt, often referred to as pinchbeck or foiled settings, which securely held hand-faceted lead glass stones designed to catch candlelight.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit closed-back metal settings, hand-cut stones with minor surface wear consistent with age, and individual collet settings rather than modern mass-produced prong mounts.

These statement pieces can be worn to add historical contrast to modern evening wear or displayed within a glass-topped jewellery case as part of a curated collectors vignette.

Paste jewellery should never be submerged in water or liquid jewellery cleaners, as moisture can seep behind the stones and ruin the reflective foil backing; instead, clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories