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What does paste mean in antique jewelry?
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In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade
Category
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Silver
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Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Georgian paste earrings in the most extraordinary shade of lime green from the early 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade
Category
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Silver
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Georgian Paste and Silver Buckle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Georgian buckle is set with gorgeous sparkling paste.
Paste Diameter: 3.5mm
Buckle
Category
Antique 1830s British Georgian Bangles
Materials
Silver
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Antique Georgian Paste Cluster Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Georgian c.1800 cushion and round cut Paste cluster earrings for pierced ears. The foil
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
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Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz
Category
Antique 1780s French Georgian Link Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
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