Gorgeous, Georgian, Antique Gold & Silver black dot paste bracelet, Circa 1780

  
Antique, Georgian, French Gold and Silver blue and black-dot white paste, articulated bracelet, Circa 1780 An exquisite Antique, Georgian bracelet made with a central section featuring a cluster with a large'royal blue' paste stone surrounded by 16 x white paste stones, mounted to a hinged decorative section on both sides tapering down to another hinged section, all beautifully mounted with glistening black-dot white paste, this central section is made in silver and gold and is connected to an gold curb link chain (tested to at least 9ct gold possibly 15ct), complete with bolt ring clasp (bolt ring and safety chain are later additions and are both 9carat gold). A rare beauty, this magnificent bracelet is in very good condition. MEASUREMENTS: 6.75 / 17.5 cm long and 17mm wide WEIGHT: 17.8 GRAMS CONDITION: Very Good. DATE: Georgian (1714 to 1830).

Antique Paste Jewellery Paste is cut leaded glass that is faceted to resemble gems or precious stones. Often referred to as Strass (after Georges Frederic Strass), an 18th century Parisian jeweller. Strass became world famous for his paste jewellery after he was appointed jeweller to the King of France in 1734. He used a mixture of glass and lead that makes glass highly reflective and began mounting them in the most sumptuous of settings.

The stones are coated with a metal coating or foiling, sometimes tinted, to make them even more brilliant and refractive. Paste jewellery soared in popularity during the mid and later 18th Century, Marie Antoinette wore it copiously. Visit our store for more unique and rare items! We strive to source, research and list many beautiful historic pieces of Jewellery from the early Georgian period up to the present day. Our aim is to provide first class service to all our existing and new customers.

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This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Pre-1837". The seller is "fineantiquejewellery" and is located in St Sampsons,. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Gold Quality: 9Carat (possibly higher)
• Metal: Yellow Gold
• Type: Bracelet