Victorian Sterling French Paste Bangle Bracelet Rock Crystal giving it a textured and

giving it a textured and artistic look

A gorgeous diamond buckle ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era

perfect for fastening securely to a favorite garment

and two red cabochon stones for eyes

and two gold safety latches provide extra security when worn

Victorian Sterling French Paste Bangle Bracelet Rock Crystal giving it a textured andFrench 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 1700's, created the look of a sparkling gemstone or diamond but cost much less than real stones. This gorgeous bracelet from the Victorian period (ca1880) is a wonderful example of antique French paste jewelry! Made of sterling silver, this stunning piece