Georgian Black-Dot Paste Bow & Pear Drop Brooch stickpin and that it's previously been

and that it's previously been cleaned (with evidence of the older rust/patina) still on show at the collar

the vibrant and large amethyst

and the colour is a particularly intense orangish-red colour

and open jaws revealing two rows of jagged teeth

It looks great doubled or tripled up

Georgian Black-Dot Paste Bow & Pear Drop Brooch stickpin and that it's previously beenDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 Enchanting Georgian black dot paste brooch dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. It comprises a pear shaped drop dangling freely beneath an elegant bow top all set with crisp and bright white paste gemstones, old mine and pear cut, their open culets each painted black (hence their black dot moniker) to simulate diamonds. Paste gemstones are made from highly polished leaded glass with the addition of minute amounts of