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| Feature: PASTE JEWELRY
| Pastes are rhinestones with a higher-than-normal lead or flint content and each stone was cut similar to a gem stone. Used from the 1700s to the early 1900s, they were invented by Georg Strass in 1730. They could be set in silver, sterling or gold. The stones could be foiled or unfoiled and were most often in closed-back settings. Many of these pieces are European, and they are sometimes hallmarked.
Paste has a shimmer unlike diamonds but equally as lovely. They are usually set in high quality metal work and have a quality feel when worn. The term "paste" has come to have a more generic meaning and can include finer rhinestones of the early 20th century as well. Vintage paste is collected by many long-time jewelry collectors, and to see a piece in person is to know the reason why.
| ARTICLE: "VEGA JEWELRY"
| | VEGA Maddox was a California jewelry maker in the 1960-70s. Those who knew her say she had a huge heart and was hospitable and friendly. She worked for the Sasha Brastoff studios, possibly in the 1960s, and she also did a cameo in the movie, "Whos killing the Great Chefs of Europe" in the late 1970s. A friend remembers seeing her at the Rodium Flea Market with caseloads of her wonderful jewelry. Each element of the design is entwined around stones and the color combinations are sophisticated and unusual. Butterflies, flowers and Art Nouveau inspired swirls adorn her jewelry. Her work is bold, colorful, whimsical and well-made. Her pieces are not easy to find but they are certainly worth the search.
| Feature: CHARMS & COLLECTIONS
| Charm bracelets have been a a staple of the jewelry wardrobe for decades. Victorian fobs were favorites used to create 20th century bracelets. Button covers fashion bracelets reminiscent of quilts with different designs on each link. Friends had silver links engraved on each link for a sentimental necklace. In the 1960s charm bracelets were a favorite gift to a young girl from family members and many if us who started a bracelet than added to it over a lifetime.
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