Blue Paste and Diamond Ring in 10ct Yellow Gold
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Paste / Rhinestone / Diamante - Paste (or rhinestone or diamante) is the name given to a coloured glass composition used for imitation gemstones, or to imitation gemstones made of glass.
Although the technique of glassmaking had been known for thousands of years, but it wasn't until a lead glass with similar optical properties to diamonds were invented by a German jeweller working in Paris (either "Stras" or 'Strasser") in the early 18th century that "paste" gemstones became popular.
There was no social stigma attached to wearing imitation stones, and they were worn in situations where highway robbery was a possibility. The 18th century settings were of very high quality, equivilent to real gemstone jewellery.
In the nineteeth century the quality of paste jewellery declined and it has remained the poor cousin to genuine gemstones ever since.
Visually similar items
An 18K white gold old style cushion cut 0.90ct diamond solitaire ring with two round brilliant cut diamonds set to either side totalling approximately 0.04ct. Rin size 'N'
18ct yellow gold & diamond ring approx 3.8 grams, larger centre diamond surrounded by 4 small diamonds with 2 smaller diamonds on each shoulder
18ct yellow gold and diamond (1.4ct) ring approx 3.8 gram. Diamond 1.4ct, colour M, SI1 with small chip on girdle
18ct white gold solitaire diamond ring four claw set modern brilliant cut, approx. 0.7ct