paste jewelry

Imitation gemstone accessories

Paste jewelry is costume jewelry made with glass or crystal stones that imitate diamonds and other gems.

The "paste" refers to the glass compound used to create these faux stones, which can be cut and faceted to sparkle like the real thing.

Paste jewelry was popular among 18th-century aristocrats and remains collectible: Her grandmother's paste jewelry looked surprisingly elegant.

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cubic zirconia · bijoux · glass · sparkle · cheap · dime a dozen · glamour · glitter · vintage · baubles · crystals · settings · prongs · clasp · Hollywood · dime-store · five and dime · flashy

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authenticity of materials

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Rare, valued mineral specimens

fine jewelry · semi-precious stones · antique jewelry

value and prestige

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High-quality decorative pieces

crown jewels · diamond jewelry · gold jewelry · platinum jewelry · Cartier

social status/prestige

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High-quality decorative pieces

royal jewels · heirloom pieces · Cartier · statement pieces

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G