Outrageous Georgian Paste Riviere Ram head bracelet These included foil backings under

These included foil backings under the gems to enhance their scintillation by candlelight

Extremely saturated sapphires

A timeless piece nonetheless

The Victorian Era was a high point for jewelry

weighing in at a whopping 54

Outrageous Georgian Paste Riviere Ram head bracelet These included foil backings underPaste jewelry became most popular in the 18th century as an alternative to the expensive gems so loved by the upper class. Georges Frederic Strasse, a French jeweler, developed the rhinestone called "strass." Using bismuth and thallium, he was able to make the glass "paste" more refractive and added metal salt to change colors. These creations came in a variety of styles and colors. For centuries, paste has made a more affordable jewelry option for