Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Diamond Paste Spiral Earrings Snowflake Flower Rare Vintage 1800s Jewelry portrait bracelet The pastes still have a

The pastes still have a good sparkle with some minor darkening as to be expected with age and use

made with abalone shell

hinge and bail have lead repairs on them (see pictures/video)

The shank of the ring has been replaced as some point in the items life

The pin in the hinge has rusted with age

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Diamond Paste Spiral Earrings Snowflake Flower Rare Vintage 1800s Jewelry portrait bracelet The pastes still have aDESCRIPTION: A stunning pair of antique Victorian sterling silver diamond paste earrings, in a snowflake flower style. They weigh a total of approx. 7. 52g and the size dimensions are in the later photos. They're stamped "SS" for sterling silver and they tests for sterling silver. The screws open close well. As to be expected with age, the pastes have darkened and the silver has a dark patina in areas.