IN 1767, in France, the Association of Bijoutiers Faussetiers (fake jewelers) was established and quickly numbered more than 300 members dedicated to the production of paste (faux gemstone) jewelry. That high member count is a testament to the demand for the stuff. These paste gems are set in silver collets, which was the style at the time of their making.
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- Materials
silver, newer 10k gold ear wires(tests), old cut paste stones
- Age
c. 1800
- Condition
Very good - converted into earrings from buttons or collar studs at some point in time
- Size
5/8" length measured from the top of the ear wire, 7/16" diameter
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Aboutthe
GeorgianEra
1714 — 1837
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