Victorian White Paste Halo Earrings lapis lazuli Somewhat unusual to see this

Somewhat unusual to see this combination of stones

Early Makers Mark

the Emperor is crowned with a laurel leaf with a bow to the back of his head

Lever backs

Victorian White Paste Halo Earrings lapis lazuli Somewhat unusual to see thisDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Cool Victorian halo earrings set with glistening white paste gemstones. They date from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, and have aged beautifully. Modelled in sterling silver with 9k gold ear wires. STONES White Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 2cm Width: 1. 0cm WEIGHT 2. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as Sterling Silver (wires are 9k white gold) CONDITION Excellent