Estate Victorian Yellow Gold Platinum Topped Diamond and Blue Paste Ring; 14k yellow gold; platinum top; 5.80dwt/8.90g; 16 rose cut diamonds 1.25cts; Ring Size 7 1/4. Before 1940 most imitation gems were made from glass with a high lead content. Such glasses were called paste because the components of the mixture were mixed wet to ensure a thorough and even distribution.

Estate Victorian Yellow Gold Platinum Topped Diamond and Blue Paste Ring; 14k yellow gold; platinum top; 5.80dwt/8.90g; 16 rose cut diamonds 1.25cts; Ring Size 7 1/4. Before 1940 most imitation gems were made from glass with a high lead content. Such glasses were called paste because the components of the mixture were mixed wet to ensure a thorough and even distribution.