Victorian 14kt/Sterling French Paste Cluster Conversion Ring Amber such as the scarab beetle

such as the scarab beetle

The small black onyx spacers measure 1/16" inch

Memento Mori jewelry serves as a reminder of human mortality

which expands to accommodate the wearer's wrist

A truly incredible work of art

Victorian 14kt/Sterling French Paste Cluster Conversion Ring Amber such as the scarab beetleFrench paste is a vintage jewelry term used to describe the practice of using faceted cut glass, cut in the shape of a real gemstone, instead of using gems. This process, which was developed in the 1700s, created the look of a sparkling gemstone or diamond but cost much less than real stones. A wonderful French paste cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Originally worn as a pin, the flower like cluster has since been converted to a ring for