Antique Georgian Early Victorian Black Dot Paste Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

Description: About this Piece Diameter: 1 1/4"Material: Tests for sterling silver, glassWeight: 11 gramsMark: No markEra: Georgian - early Victorian Why You’ll Love ItA shimmer like no other jewel. The timelessness of this antique brooch is captured in its classic round silhouette, as it emanates light in a mesmerizing way. Its finely crafted sterling silver setting allows the cushion cut stones to take center stage capturing light from every angle. With a tiny black dot hand-painted at the back of each stone, this antique glass was crafted to emulate the look of diamonds. Ethereal in every sense of the word, it's a piece that is sure to shimmer unlike anything else in your collection. Condition and Quality ● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting at the back. No dents. ● Fresh sheen, crisp faceting and nicks and surface wear that is noticeable only with a loupe. The black dots are intact with minor wear and fading.● Secure clasp is a replacement and not original to the piece. Collector NoteOn Glass Made to Emulate Gemstones. Glass has long been used by jewelers to simulate natural gemstones. For instance, during the Georgian era, black dot paste is a term that refers to a style of glass that was made to simulate the sparkle of natural diamonds. But in the 1940s, the use of glass to simulate gemstones ramped up more than ever before. World War II constrained both fine materials and pocketbooks, so more and more designers (including high-end designers) focused on glass to re-create the distinctive properties of different gems. High-end designers thus began making costume glass jewelry - but with the same attention to detail, high craftsmanship, and design skill that was applied to fine jewelry. _gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))

Price: 265 USD

Location: Altadena, California

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