French Paste Art Deco Rivière Sapphire Blue Sterling Silver Vintage Antique Rare

  
Stunning, sparkling French paste chain necklace. 800 silver (boar stamped) this long, flowing necklace is comprised of sparkling blue French paste stones, separated by sections of delicate chain.

The faceted stones are bezel set and rest in a smooth eyeglass setting, allowing the light to pass through and catch the facets beautifully with every turn. The stones look dark sapphire blue, to light aqua blue and sparkle and shimmer. The chain is approximately 62 total length and has a clasp closure. French paste is a vintage jewelry term used to describe the practice of using faceted cut glass, cut in the shape of a real gemstone, instead of using gems.

This process, which was developed in the 1700s, created the look of a sparkling gemstone or diamond but cost much less than real stones. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "asiatage" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Main Stone Creation: Glass
• Color: Blue
• Cut Grade: Very Good
• Main Stone Color: Blue
• Material: Glass, Crystal, Gemstone
• Metal: Silver
• Secondary Stone: Glass
• Necklace Length: 62”
• Main Stone: Topaz
• Brand: Estate
• Type: Necklace
• Main Stone Shape: Round
• Theme: Art
• Style: Chain
• Base Metal: Unknown
• Country of Origin: France