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Victorian Emerald Paste Silver Brooch

19th century
Sold 25 October 2025 · Corvidae Antique
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Description

A gorgeous antique brooch in solid silver set with twinkly white and emerald green pastes, with the white stones foil backed for extra sparkle.

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724. True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond. It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

SIZE: 2.7 x 3.7cm.

WEIGHT: 9.5g.

MATERIALS: Silver, paste gemstones.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition.

ERA: Estimated "La Belle Epoque" - late Victorian to Edwardian, c.1871-1914.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Paste Brooch to the Victorian era.

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SA1169802
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Description
A gorgeous antique brooch in solid silver set with twinkly white and emerald green pastes, with the white stones foil backed for extra sparkle.

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724.

“
True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond.
Corvidae Antique

It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

fig 1. An ornate antique silver brooch featuring green and clear paste stones set within a hinged presentation box.
fig 1. Victorian Emerald Paste Silver Brooch

SIZE: 2.7 x 3.7cm.

WEIGHT: 9.5g.

MATERIALS: Silver, paste gemstones.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition.

ERA: Estimated "La Belle Epoque" - late Victorian to Edwardian, c.1871-1914.

Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Paste Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169802
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An ornate antique silver brooch featuring green and clear paste stones set within a hinged presentation box.
Victorian Emerald Paste Silver Brooch
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An ornate antique silver brooch featuring green and clear paste stones set within a hinged presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Lead Glass, Velvet
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCluster setting, Faceted glass, Openwork metal scrollwork, Hinged pin stem
  • SizeH 2.7 cm (1 in) x W 3.7 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian paste jewellery features hand-cut lead glass meticulously set into precious metals to imitate fine gemstones. The stones were faceted by hand to catch the light, achieving a brilliance that rivalled genuine diamonds and precious gems.

These pieces typically utilise high-carat gold, sterling silver, or pinchbeck as a base, combined with high-lead glass known as paste. The stones are frequently foil-backed to enhance their colour and light reflection.

Authentic pieces often show hand-cut facets with slight irregularities, closed-back settings where the metal encloses the reverse of the stone, and characteristic ageing or oxidisation on the silver or gold mount.

Antique brooches can be pinned to modern blazers, lapels, silk scarves, or velvet ring boxes displayed as decorative objects on a dressing table or bookshelf.

Paste jewellery should never be submerged in water or cleaned with harsh chemicals, as moisture can damage the delicate foil backing behind the glass stones. Gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth is recommended.
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