Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian An awesome poker-themed stick pin

An awesome poker-themed stick pin depicting a king high straight-flush in clubs

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

but paired with Jesus there’s likely some Christian symbolism that’s not clear

and the piece is fully hand-chased throughout with beautiful foliate motifs to each link

Victorian Cushion Cut White Paste Earrings carnelian An awesome poker-themed stick pinDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An absolutely gorgeous pair of Victorian white paste earrings dating from the 1870s. The paste gemstones are chunky cushion cuts, and look fantastic in daylight and candlelight alike. They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts, with 9k gold ear wires. STONES White paste gemstones 14mm corner to corner MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 2cm Width: 1. 5cm WEIGHT 7. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver and 9k