Paste refers to a glass made to imitate gems. Paste comes from the Italin word "Pasta", in jewelry term Paste, refersto a type of glass stone that has been hand-cut, sometimes set wit h a foil backing.

Paste should not be confused with mass produced rhinestones used in modern jewelry.


Paste - The name comes from the Italian word, "Pasta". A type of glass stone that has been hand-cut, sometimes set with a foil backing. Not to be confused with mass produced rhinestones used in modern jewelry.

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