This very early Georgian harlequin gem set paste brooch is absolutely beautiful.

Set with the most striking paste stones that have all been tested in 18ct gold gilt.

The brooch is sterling silver gilded in 18ct gold.

Paste stones sparkle beautifully captivating

the allure of natures beauty.

Paste is a heavy, very transparent

flint glass that simulates the fire

and brilliance of gemstones because it has

relatively high indices of refraction and strong dispersion.

Centre stone is over 10ct with smaller paste stones chasing

around the outer gallery each one is 2 - 3 ct in size.

This really is a very important brooch with little wear.

Excellent all round condition, there is a slight solder mark

on the back this is minimal wear for such an old Georgian brooch

Circa 1700

Weighs 16.06 grams

Measures 45mm x 45mm

Centre stone measures 14mm x 17mm

Green paste stones measure 8mm x 8mm

Pink stones measure 9mm x 7mm

Purple stones measure 8mm x 8mm

A stunning collectable harlequin paste Georgian Brooch Circa 1700

ITEM NUMBER 7026