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Book Your AppointmentGeorgian Silver & Gold, Paste Flower Motif Riviere
№ 810Z
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A very pretty GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). More riviere that was made circa 1820. It is composed of a continuous chain of small flowers set with pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. More. It is. silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
More with 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold to the reverse and the clasp. Georgian paste jewellery refers to high-lead-content glass stones that were hand-cut and polished to mimic the brilliance of diamonds and other precious gemstones during the Georgian era (1714–1837). Far from being seen as “cheap fakes,” paste was a highly skilled art form prized by the aristocracy and even royalty for its exceptional sparkle under candlelight. The lead content gave the paste a denser structure and higher refractive index than standard glass, allowing it to shimmer similarly to a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. Stones were typically set in silver or gold with a thin layer of metallic foilA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its appearance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. The practice of foil-backing gemstones can be traced back to Minoan times (circa... More behind them to reflect light and intensify colour.
This riviere looks wonderful when worn. It has a hidden tongue clasp and a small gold mount in the centre that a paste pendant may have been attached to.
The Details
A rare and beautiful paste riviere.
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Item Number:
№ 810Z
Dimensions:
9 mm (W)
Length:
44 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 months ago
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