{"product_id":"these-are-an-exceptional-and-increasingly-scarce-pair-of-authentic-victorian-era-stud-earrings-dating-to-the-mid-late-19th-century-crafted-in-9ct-rose-gold-and-set-with-vivid-cranberry-red-paste-rhinestones-of-remarkable-colour-and-life","title":"These are an exceptional and increasingly scarce pair of authentic Victorian-era stud earrings, dating to the mid–late 19th century, crafted in 9ct rose gold and set with vivid cranberry-red paste rhinestones of remarkable colour and life.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND — VICTORIAN CRANBERRY PASTE STUD EARRINGS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are an exceptional and increasingly scarce pair of authentic Victorian-era stud earrings, dating to the mid–late 19th century, crafted in 9ct rose gold and set with vivid cranberry-red paste rhinestones of remarkable colour and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stud features a generously sized, round-cut cranberry paste rhinestone, expertly faceted to maximise brilliance and depth. The paste rhinestones are secured in eight delicate prongs, forming a classic crown-shaped open gallery basket — a hallmark of fine Victorian jewellery craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm 9ct rose gold setting complements the rich red tone beautifully, giving the earrings that unmistakable Victorian glow — romantic, refined, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaste jewellery reached its absolute peak during the Georgian and Victorian eras, and these earrings are a perfect example of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian paste stones were:\u003cbr\u003e*Hand-cut lead glass, not modern machine glass.\u003cbr\u003e*Rich in lead content, giving them exceptional sparkle and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCranberry paste, in particular, was highly prized. Its deep wine-red hue was designed to rival garnets and rubies, allowing fashionable Victorians to enjoy bold colour without the cost — and paste was never considered “cheap” in its time. In fact, paste stones were often set in real gold, just like these, and worn proudly by high society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Victorian paste pieces have not survived intact due to wear, stone replacement, or damage — which makes a matched, vivid, generously sized pair like this truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*They dont come with studs\/butterflies*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements :Each paste measures 8mm in diameter .The studs with a combined weight of 2 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50738437587250,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251214-155358.jpg?v=1766069016","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/these-are-an-exceptional-and-increasingly-scarce-pair-of-authentic-victorian-era-stud-earrings-dating-to-the-mid-late-19th-century-crafted-in-9ct-rose-gold-and-set-with-vivid-cranberry-red-paste-rhinestones-of-remarkable-colour-and-life","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}