Vestie Deco Pendant

The Story:

• This Art Deco paste stone locket from the early 1900s features a glass pane holding a piece of fabric inside. All elements to this pendant are original with a sterling silver casing and 14k yellow gold backing plate.

This piece was originally made and sourced in England. The pendant measures 1.5" in height from the bottom of the locket to the top of the bail. Note that this pendant does not open. 

THE STORY OF PASTE STONES:

These Georgian stones first introduced in 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 the late 1860s. 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, then lined with a foil backing that reflected light and allowed the paste stones to be set in enclosed back settings without losing their sparkle. Paste accessories were the most sought after jewelry during the Georgian era of the 1700s.

This locket is photographed with our Large Charm Chain in Sterling Silver, but pairs nicely with any necklace from our Classics Collection.