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Find Out MoreA very pretty pair of late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). earrings that were made circa 1820. They are set with three foiled amethysts and pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. . Stones were often foiled with silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
coloured foilA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its appearance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. The practice of foil-backing gemstones can be traced back to Minoan times (circa... at this period so as to give the stones greater translucency. They are silver with gold wires and gold backs. They look so lovely when worn.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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