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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.
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Shop for Georgian Paste Jewellery on 1stDibs
Antique Georgian Paste Buckle 1820s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stylish Antique Georgian Paste Buckle from the 1820s.
This elongated buckle carries presence and
Category
Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings from the early 19th Century of foiled crysolite quartz and citrine
Category
Antique 1820s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Citrine, Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Paste Buckle 1800s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautifully proportioned Antique Georgian Sterling Paste Buckle from the 1800s of exceptional
Category
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches
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
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
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
