Georgian Gold Cannetille Foiled Yellow Paste Earrings

A sweet and lovely pair of Georgian Paste and pearl Ear drops.

These earrings are done in Cannetille which was a popular style of Goldwork during the later part of the 1700's, gold was very scarce and Cannetille afforded you the luxury of great detail with a minimum of gold. The term is used to describe a gold or silver thread with a spiral twist. This pair of earrings is set with oval Citrine colored Pastes that are foiled and closed backed to get the maximum reflective sparkle out of the low light conditions of the period, the pastes are flanked by pearls. All of the "gems" are set in typically Georgian crimped bezels. 

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All of our pieces arrive in a box suitable for gifting.

Materials: Earrings are 12k yellow gold, Ear wires, a later replacement are 14k yellow gold. Foiled paste gems, pearls.

Measurements: The earring drop itself measures 13.8mm x 11.9mm.

Date: 1800

Condition: Good, with some wear in keeping with their age.