The openwork circular form decorated with bezel-set cushion-shaped paste, mounted in brass, 19th century

Dimensions: 37 mm
Weight: 10.9 grams
Good overall condition, with signs or repair to change clasp and latch, a minor solder repair required.
Paste:
In an area of highly collectible antique jewellery, the term “paste” refers to colourless gems that were made of a highly refractive and dispersive hand-cut specialty glass that was made for use in fine jewellery, and was utilized in many prestige jewels in the 1700s and the 1800s. Paste was made to produce a brilliance resembling that of diamonds, and was used in precious jewellery, often made in silver and gold. Paste was used as an alternative to diamonds at a time when there was very limited availability of diamonds in the world.

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