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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!
Find Out MoreIn the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). and EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). period there were a lot of pieces made in 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.
and set with pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. . It was the costume jewelleryJewellery designed for wear with current fashions and usually made of inexpensive materials. Usually applied to two classes of jewellery: gem-set imitations, which resemble precious jewellery but are made of silver (sometimes rhodium-coated) or pinchbeck and set with substitutes for gemstones, e.g. marcasite, paste or synthetic gemstones; although usually th... of the time, and can often be mistaken for the real thing.
Some copies were commissioned of pieces that were consigned to the safe. This is probably one such piece. It is well presented in its original case with the retailers name, Wilson and Sharp printed on the silk.
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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