Early Victorian Paste and Pearl Earrings Circa 1840 April 4th pietra dura usually requires a

pietra dura usually requires a closer look

this is an oxidized 50” Sterling chain featuring a dog clip and super special spacers

where they started creating pendants to wear with the chains

usually made of silver

A very special Platinum and Diamond example

Early Victorian Paste and Pearl Earrings Circa 1840 April 4th pietra dura usually requires aPaste jewelry became most popular in the 18th century as an alternative to the expensive gems so loved by the upper class. Georges Frederic Strasse, a French jeweler, developed the rhinestone called "strass." Using bismuth and thallium, he was able to make the glass "paste" more refractive and added metal salt to change colors. These creations came in a variety of styles and colors. For centuries, paste has made a more affordable jewelry option for