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Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
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Crystal
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1950s British Evening Dresses
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Ormolu
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Ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Vases
Ormolu
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Ormolu
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Ormolu
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Porcelain
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Ormolu
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Porcelain
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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s American Evening Gowns
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
2010s French Scarves
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Glass, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
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Cut Glass
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Gilt Metal
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
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Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vases
Ormolu
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- Is all blue glass cobalt?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
- Does cobalt make glass blue?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is cobalt blue glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.