Daphne Georgian Pendant
This one-of-a-kind necklace is composed of:
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Georgian, sterling silver dress pin from the 1700s featuring an old mine cut paste diamond stone. The step-cut sterling silver and closed back setting was common to the jewelry of the Georgian Era. This piece was originally made and sourced in England.
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This necklace measures a standard 18” on a solid 14k gold chain, with a 16" shortening ring.
THE STORY:
The history behind paste diamond stones is unique: the Kimberly diamond mines of South Africa weren't discovered until 1869-71 - making diamonds not as accessible or common. Because of this, 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—often dawning royalty, aristocrats, and wealthy alike.
COMPOSITION
All of our modern heirlooms are designed with elements mostly from the late 1800s - 1920s and the highest quality solid gold and gold-filled components. To learn more about different types of gold and composition, check out our Gold Jewelry Guide.
CARE
We make, design, and restore each piece of jewelry with the hope you will love and enjoy your modern heirlooms for many years to come. Check out our Jewelry Care Guide for tips on how to care for your pieces so they last a lifetime.
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