How do I clean paste stone jewellery?

Clean paste jewellery using a soft, dry cloth to remove surface dust and skin oils. Avoid submerging older pieces in water, particularly foil-backed examples, as moisture damages the delicate backing behind the glass. Harsh chemical dips and ultrasonic cleaners will strip gilt layers and loosen stones from their settings. Gentle wiping preserves both the metal patina and the integrity of the glass facets.

Are paste stones made of real glass?

Paste stones are indeed formed from specially formulated glass containing high amounts of lead to increase brilliance and weight. This material allows the glass to mimic the refractive properties of natural diamonds and coloured gems. Unlike modern synthetic stones created in laboratories, historic paste is an artisanal product shaped by hand-cutting and polishing techniques developed over centuries.

Can I wear paste jewellery every day?

Paste jewellery can be worn regularly provided you take sensible precautions against physical impact and moisture. Glass is softer than diamond or sapphire and can scratch or chip if struck against hard surfaces. Remove rings and bracelets before undertaking manual work, swimming, or bathing. Storing each piece in a separate lined compartment prevents the glass stones from scratching one another.

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Paste stone jewellery brings together centuries of hand-cut glass and crystal set in silver and gold to deliver the brilliance of precious gems without the weight or cost.

Antique Paste 'Australia' 15ct Gold Drop Pendant Necklace | 16.5"

1900 - 1920

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Antique Paste 'Australia' 15ct Gold Drop Pendant Necklace | 16.5"

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£675

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Red Paste Gold Gilt Riviere Necklace | Edwardian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Red Paste Gold Gilt Riviere Necklace | Edwardian

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£345

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Colourful Paste Silver Flower Basket Brooch Pin | Giardinetti

19th century

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Antique Colourful Paste Silver Flower Basket Brooch Pin | Giardinetti

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Silver Cultured Pearl with Rose Quartz Beads and Paste Stones Necklace

1940 - 1960

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Silver Cultured Pearl with Rose Quartz Beads and Paste Stones Necklace

From AgAu Jewellery

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Deco Silver Paste Arrow Slave Bangle

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Silver Paste Arrow Slave Bangle

From Corvidae Antique

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Victorian Silver and Gold Paste Brooch

19th century

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Large Victorian Silver and Gold Paste Brooch

From Corvidae Antique

£175

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"

19th century

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A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"

From Bushells Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian 9ct Gold Silver Rock Crystal Drop Earrings

19th century

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Victorian 9ct Gold Silver Rock Crystal Drop Earrings

From The Earring Curator

£985

3+ MONTHS AGO

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An Antique Georgian Silver & Paste Rivière Necklace 15" a Nice Example

19th century

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An Antique Georgian Silver & Paste Rivière Necklace 15" a Nice Example

From Bushells Antiques

£2,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1940 - 1960

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An Elegant Mid Century Silver Bracelet

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£135

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Shoe buckles encrusted with glittering paste allowed eighteenth-century wearers to dance under candlelight with the foot-bound brilliance of an aristocrat's diamond fortune.

Large Victorian Paste Enamel Cross Rolled Gold Locket

19th century

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Large Victorian Paste Enamel Cross Rolled Gold Locket

From Corvidae Antique

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Etruscan Revival Paste Garnet Gilt Earrings and Brooch

19th century

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Victorian Etruscan Revival Paste Garnet Gilt Earrings and Brooch

From The Earring Curator

£445

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch

19th century

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Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch

From Corvidae Antique

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Regal Antique Tortoise Shell Hair Comb with Paste Stones - Crown

19th century

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Regal Antique Tortoise Shell Hair Comb with Paste Stones - Crown

From Puckerings

£320

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Paste Stone Jewellery

Antique Paste 'Australia' 15ct Gold Drop Pendant Necklace | 16.5"

Antique Red Paste Gold Gilt Riviere Necklace | Edwardian

Antique Colourful Paste Silver Flower Basket Brooch Pin | Giardinetti

Silver Cultured Pearl with Rose Quartz Beads and Paste Stones Necklace

Art Deco Silver Paste Arrow Slave Bangle

Large Victorian Silver and Gold Paste Brooch

A Large French Antique Solid Silver Gilt Chalcedony & Paste Brooch 9 Cm / 3.5"

Victorian 9ct Gold Silver Rock Crystal Drop Earrings

An Antique Georgian Silver & Paste Rivière Necklace 15" a Nice Example

An Elegant Mid Century Silver Bracelet

Large Victorian Paste Enamel Cross Rolled Gold Locket

Victorian Etruscan Revival Paste Garnet Gilt Earrings and Brooch

Large Victorian Silver Paste Crescent Brooch

Regal Antique Tortoise Shell Hair Comb with Paste Stones - Crown

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