{"product_id":"shine-a-light-georgian-paste-brooch","title":"'Shine A Light' Georgian Paste Bar Brooch","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDating to the Georgian era, this shimmering bar brooch is set with bright old-cut paste stones in 9-carat gold coronet settings.  Each stone is held in a \u003cspan\u003eclosed cup with foil interlayer\u003c\/span\u003e, a technique used by Georgian jewellers to maximise brilliance and depth before the advent of modern faceting.  The foil backing catches the light and throws it back through the paste with a warm, candlelit glow that's become one of the most sought-after qualities in antique jewellery today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue to its age, this brooch is fitted with a simple straight pin and hook catch, a hallmark of pre-Victorian and early Victorian construction, and a nice period-correct detail for anyone collecting by era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe brooch comes complete with its original fitted case, stamped for W.L. Parkhouse, Goldsmith, of 10 Above Bar, Southampton, a wonderful touch of provenance that anchors the piece to a specific time and place. The faded rose velvet and hand-inked lettering inside the lid are as much a part of its story as the brooch itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear with joy as intended, pinned at the collar or neckline to catching candle or lamplight exactly as it would have two centuries ago.  This is a piece that carries genuine history in its scale, its setting technique, and its beautifully preserved presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Jean Baby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58517304279424,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/1738\/0662\/files\/1_3b9ba45a-938b-4fc4-9aeb-9783b3739b1a.png?v=1784804562","url":"https:\/\/bluejeanbaby.co.uk\/products\/shine-a-light-georgian-paste-brooch","provider":"Blue Jean Baby ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}