{"title":"Antique Paste Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique paste jewellery is hand-cut glass that has been polished with metal powder until it shimmers like a gemstone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaste jewellery became hugely popular in the Georgian era as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Our collection includes a fantastic array of rare antique paste jewellery, handpicked by experts for its visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-victorian-french-paste-drop-earrings-silver","title":"Antique Victorian French Paste Drop Earrings Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spectacular pair of antique drop earrings made in France in the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century. Each earring is made up of three ornate sections decorated with an array of sparkling paste stones that simulate the beauty of diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship and the highest quality stones are often able to replicate the cut, colour and sparkle of natural gems to near perfection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are fashioned in solid silver and fitted with 18ct gold hook wires. They will look wonderful dangling from each ear and are complete with French hallmarks on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ306\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32179175424044,"sku":"AJ306","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique_Victorian_French_Paste_Drop_Earrings_Silver.jpg?v=1775136354"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-long-cable-chain-pinchbeck-red-paste-clasp","title":"Antique Georgian Long Cable Chain Pinchbeck Red Paste Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eA grand antique Georgian chain made up of chunky cable links modelled in golden pinchbeck. Some of the links are detailed with a bumpy, texturing and lead to an ornate barrel-shaped box clasp at the end featuring four flowers topped with red pastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain has a good weight to it and measures 46 inches in total. It’s a rare antique find from the late 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century and can be worn as one long necklace or looped twice around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £3,300. 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It’s been foil-backed to increase its sparkle and radiance and is haloed by glittering old cushion cut paste stones around the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopaz is the birthstone of November, and the orange variety is the rarest of its kind. It’s rarity and warm, golden hue has earned it the name “Precious Topaz” or, “Imperial Topaz” as it was highly desired by the Russian Czar who displayed it as a symbol of their power and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer gallery is fashioned in silver with an 18ct gold closed back, band and collet setting for the principal stone with a coiled edge. It’s a rare antique Georgian ring, dating to the late 18th Century, exhibiting a gorgeous Imperial topaz at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £4,850. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: CP1031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53629953966465,"sku":"CP1031","price":3865.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique_Georgian_Imperial_Topaz_Paste_Cluster_Ring_4ct_Orange_Topaz.jpg?v=1775035213"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-paste-drop-earrings-silver-gold-wires","title":"Antique Georgian Paste Drop Earrings Silver Gold Wires","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spectacular pair of long antique Georgian paste drop earrings from the late 18th Century, made up of three articulated, open-work sections, fashioned in silver and decorated with milgrain and clear old cut paste stones that glisten like diamonds as they catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship and the highest quality stones are often able to replicate the cut, colour and sparkle of natural gems to near perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re a fabulous pair of antique Georgian earrings, both in excellent condition and swing beautifully from 18ct gold hook wires at the top.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: CP1011\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53651839353217,"sku":"CP1011","price":1715.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique_Georgian_Paste_Drop_Earrings_Silver_Gold_Wires.png?v=1775034561"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/collections\/AJO-AQUA-BANNER.jpg?v=1724078555","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-paste-jewellery.oembed","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}