Georgian Paste Cluster Ring
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A rare antique ‘paste’ ring, probably made in France, circa 1800. A lovely example of Georgian period jewellery, this ring was crafted in 15K gold and displays excellent craftsmanship and an unusual design.
The oval bezel is set with a cluster of bright cobalt blue paste stones in an ‘X’ shape, surrounded by a sea of colourless pastes. It is probably designed as an hourglass, a popular motif in Georgian jewellery to represent ‘memento mori’, a Latin phrase meaning ‘remember death’. A rather stark reminder for the wearer to cherish each day and live life to the fullest because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
Paste jewellery is made from a special type of flint glass that was invented in France in the mid-18th century by Georges Frederic Strass and was used to imitate a number of gemstones. It was very popular in jewellery during the the Georgian and Victorian periods. Strass worked as a jeweller to the king when he moved from Strasbourg to Paris in 1724.
The stones are all in foil-backed and closed settings, a popular method of gem-setting in the Georgian era because it allowed the stones to glisten marvellously in candlelight. As expected with rings from this period, the bezel is slightly curved to align with the natural curvature of the finger for a comfortable wear.
This elegant ring remains in great wearable condition despite its significant age. As the stones are in foil-backed settings, you should limit exposure to water when wearing this jewel, as it might make the foil darken and cause the stones to appear dull.
UK size P 1/2, US size 8
The ring weighs 8.6 grams, it is unmarked but tests as 15K gold. The cluster head measures 30mm x 12mm
A rare antique ‘paste’ ring, probably made in France, circa 1800. A lovely example of Georgian period jewellery, this ring was crafted in 15K gold and displays excellent craftsmanship and an unusual design.
The oval bezel is set with a cluster of bright cobalt blue paste stones in an ‘X’ shape, surrounded by a sea of colourless pastes. It is probably designed as an hourglass, a popular motif in Georgian jewellery to represent ‘memento mori’, a Latin phrase meaning ‘remember death’. A rather stark reminder for the wearer to cherish each day and live life to the fullest because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
Paste jewellery is made from a special type of flint glass that was invented in France in the mid-18th century by Georges Frederic Strass and was used to imitate a number of gemstones. It was very popular in jewellery during the the Georgian and Victorian periods. Strass worked as a jeweller to the king when he moved from Strasbourg to Paris in 1724.
The stones are all in foil-backed and closed settings, a popular method of gem-setting in the Georgian era because it allowed the stones to glisten marvellously in candlelight. As expected with rings from this period, the bezel is slightly curved to align with the natural curvature of the finger for a comfortable wear.
This elegant ring remains in great wearable condition despite its significant age. As the stones are in foil-backed settings, you should limit exposure to water when wearing this jewel, as it might make the foil darken and cause the stones to appear dull.
UK size P 1/2, US size 8
The ring weighs 8.6 grams, it is unmarked but tests as 15K gold. The cluster head measures 30mm x 12mm
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