Early Victorian Paste and Pearl Earrings Circa 1840 April 4th Leather boxes are shaped and

Leather boxes are shaped and molded around its keepsake

Measurements: Size 7

A very special Platinum and Diamond example

pietra dura usually requires a closer look

usually made of silver

Early Victorian Paste and Pearl Earrings Circa 1840 April 4th Leather boxes are shaped andPaste 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