Silver Art Nouveau Paste Pendant Brooch c. 1900 hanging_bolt_ring with set seed pearls

with set seed pearls

31 gSize (with bail): 0

Jet gained particular popularity during the Victorian era and the following Edwardian period as a material for mourning jewelry due to its dark color

marquis cut rubies

Silver Art Nouveau Paste Pendant Brooch c. 1900 hanging_bolt_ring with set seed pearlsThis lovely Art Nouveau paste brooch is crafted from high quality silver inlaid with magnificent paste, cut in the old mine style that was popular during the Victorian era as a pre cursor to the modern round brilliant cut. Paste is a diamond substitute, made from leaded class, which was often still cut by an experienced lapidary and used in antique jewelry. As you can see, the craftsmanship was incredibly done. I love how the silver flows, and reaches