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What is antique paste jewelry?

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What is antique paste jewelry?
Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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19thc Soft Paste Lidded Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Soft Paste Sponge Lidded Jar. The jar has great patina to the paint showing sings of age and
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Vases

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Bulbous Soft Paste Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware soft paste design sponge soft paste pitcher. The condition is very good
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Early 19thc Soft Paste Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc soft paste (similar to a lighter ironstone pottery ) in pristine condition. This
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Antique Late 18th Century Caughley English Soft-Paste Porcelain Serving Bowl
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English soft-paste porcelain bowl. By Caughley. With a white ground and blue
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Chantilly Kakiemon Circular Soft Paste Snuff Box, circa 1745
By Chantilly
Located in Spencertown, NY
Chantilly circular Kakiemon decorated snuff box with gilt metal mounts. Circa 1745
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chelsea Red Anchor Porcelain Dish Mid-18th Century England 1752-1756
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
thought to be the finest work produced by the factory*. The charm of this Chelsea soft paste porcelain
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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