Georgian Aquamarine Paste Earrings plique-a-jour Whether or not this antique

Whether or not this antique cuff bangle was directly inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs we'll never know

dating from the mid-Victorian period - circa 1870

It comprises three 18 karat gold bands (rose

The piece is articulated: when the chain at the bottom is pulled

A sweet antique heart padlock featuring beautifully hand-chased goldwork to the front face

Georgian Aquamarine Paste Earrings plique-a-jour Whether or not this antiqueDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 These beautiful earrings date from the early 19th Century, making them over 200 years old. The gemstones are aquamarine coloured pastes and since they're mounted in domed foil backed settings which reflect the light back out through the stones further enhancing the colour and brightness. They were made at a time when paste was a relatively new technology (its basically a form of leaded glass with different additives to display