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What is antique paste jewelry?
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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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Shop for Antique Soft Paste on 1stDibs
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 use.
Category
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 and this is most unusual.
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.
Category
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 underglaze floral decoration throughout.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Antique English Soft Paste / Creamware Blue Willow Pot de Creme Pedestal Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English creamware or soft paste porcelain pot de creme stand.
In the Blue Willow pattern.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Creamware
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
