Georgian Paste Charm

This one-of-a-kind charm is composed of:

• Georgian paste stone set in a sterling silver cutback setting from the 1700s. This piece was originally made and sourced in England.
  

• This petite charm measures at just under .25" in height and has a simple bail attached.

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THE STORY OF PASTE STONES:

These Georgian stones hailing from the 1700s still maintain their special luster and sparkle--even more than 200 years after their creation. The Kimberly mines of South Africa weren't discovered until 1869-71--with diamonds not as accessible or commonly in circulation, jewelers resorted to making their own "Paste" stones as a more common and cost effect alternative to diamonds. These stones were handmade from a crystal compound and polished with metal powder until it shimmered like a gemstone. Paste accessories were the most sought after jewelry of the Georgian era of the 1700s.