Superb Old Mine Cut 'Diamond' Paste Earrings in 14k April 4th and lighter

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crystal glass

this beautiful example is crafted in 15k and sterling

Swans are present in many European fairy tales

A special Bacchant maiden with rose in her hair and sensual cloth drape with high relief carving

Superb Old Mine Cut 'Diamond' Paste Earrings in 14k April 4th and lighterPaste 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 anfd 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