{"product_id":"antique-vivid-coloured-paste-ring","title":"antique vivid coloured paste ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA truly wonderful example of antique paste at its best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautiful paste and seed pearl dress ring, set in 15ct yellow gold and dating from the late Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentre stage takes a vivid pink ruby red paste, lively and well saturated with a further two emerald green paste stones on either side and six seed pearls scattered across the setting. A wonderful combination of bright colours, all stones are original, in good antique condition with a few minor nibbles, in keeping with general age and wear. The cushion cut ruby paste is a lovely large stone, measuring 5.3 x 5.7mm and the whole setting across is 8.3 x 17.5mm. With a beautifully engraved shank and ornate sides, the band is fully hallmarked for 15ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: N.5\/US7 (non resizable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hallmarked, Birmingham Assay, 15ct, 1876\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 2.2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique paste is hand cut, high density polished glass that imitates real gemstones. \u003cspan\u003eIt was a popular and affordable alternative to natural diamonds and coloured stones during the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and early Art Deco eras. Paste jewellery became very appealing as it was almost impossible to tell the difference from the real thing, allowing more people to enjoy the dazzling look for less bucks!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pocketjewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402879017308,"sku":"","price":565.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/7365\/7692\/files\/B01EE913-FA5D-45BC-9AE9-398909A9C0EF.jpg?v=1726901378","url":"https:\/\/mypocketjewels.com\/products\/antique-vivid-coloured-paste-ring","provider":"pocketjewels ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}