Georgian Black-Dot Paste Bow & Pear Drop Brooch stickpin the silver settings having oxidised

the silver settings having oxidised over the paste century-and-a-bit creating a wonderful contrast with the icy white brilliance of the stones

The agate panel has been mounted in an 18k gold signet ring that dates from the mid 18th Century

and that it's previously been cleaned (with evidence of the older rust/patina) still on show at the collar

natural pearl

the vibrant and large amethyst

Georgian Black-Dot Paste Bow & Pear Drop Brooch stickpin the silver settings having oxidisedDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 Enchanting Georgian black dot paste brooch dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. It comprises a pear shaped drop dangling freely beneath an elegant bow top all set with crisp and bright white paste gemstones, old mine and pear cut, their open culets each painted black (hence their black dot moniker) to simulate diamonds. Paste gemstones are made from highly polished leaded glass with the addition of minute amounts of