What is paste glass in Georgian jewellery?

Paste glass is a heavy, high-refractive-index lead glass that artisans cut and polished by hand to imitate diamonds, rubies, and emeralds during the Georgian period. Craftsmen often placed coloured metallic foil behind these stones to deepen their hue and increase brilliance under evening candlelight.

How do you date portrait miniature pendants?

Dating relies on costume details, hair styling, mounting materials, and the specific medium used by the artist. Signed pieces provide direct reference to active working dates. Frames made of gold or silver with closed backs generally point toward the eighteenth century, while stylistic changes occur as the Regency period begins.

What is a target design earring?

Target design earrings feature concentric circles of enamel, seed pearls, or gemstones radiating outward from a central stone. This geometric arrangement creates a distinct focal point. Jewellers utilised gold wirework and closed-back settings to construct these balanced, circular motifs popular around eighteen hundred.

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These 18th century jewellery pieces comprise Georgian rings, portrait miniature pendants, paste shoe buckles and gold earrings designed for personal adornment and keepsake collection.