The jewelry of the Edwardian period emphasized the femininity and elegance of women. These earrings, made c.1900, are sterling silver set with varied sizes of paste stones. Their central design elements are square ballet pink crystals which are balanced by two delicate curves of rose colored enamel. The pastes are set in closed back settings. The art of proportion, color and balance shine forth. Long sparkling earrings were just the accessory that added to a woman’s sense of style just as t ...click for details
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