Superb Old Mine Cut 'Diamond' Paste Earrings in 14k April 4th Swans are present in many

Swans are present in many European fairy tales

Pendant features a hook on the back & 2 L-rings on either side

crystal glass

as well as a sterling silver diamond-studded collar

Superb Old Mine Cut 'Diamond' Paste Earrings in 14k April 4th Swans are present in manyPaste 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