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Faceted Glass Insets

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Blue faceted glass jewel set in a copper alloy setting from 18AN339 Java Site. Thumbnail image of green faceted cufflinks from the 18AN39 site - click on image for a larger view. Thumbnail image of green faceted cufflinks from the 18AN39 site - click on image for a larger view. Faceted green glass inset discolored by patination or decay. Such insets could be used in sleeve buttons or other jewelry - click on image to see larger view. Silver button with faceted clear glass inset - click on image to see larger view.
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Faceted clear glass inset. Such insets could be used in sleeve buttons or other jewelry - click on image to see a larger view. Copper alloy button setting with a bright blue ovoid faceted inset. The scalloped edge of the setting holding the inset and the oval shape are characteristics that appeared in the second half of the 18th century. Faceted green glass inset discolored by patination or decay. Such insets could be used in sleeve buttons or other jewelry - click on image to see larger view.
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Clear conical faceted glass jewels in copper alloy settings with decorative rims. Clear conical faceted glass jewels in copper alloy settings with decorative rims.

 Clear glass faceted inset. Black glass inset with raised dots on the front.

Faceted clear glass inset. Such insets could be used in sleeve buttons or other jewelry - click on image to see a larger view.
18CV91

18CV91

18PR175

 18PR175
Solid silver sleeve link with a brilliant cut inset that is not made of glass. The lack of decay of the stone suggests that it is colorless quartz which was popularly known in the 17th and 18th centuries as Bristol stone. The cut is slightly asymmetric and the size is small, suggesting likely use as a linked button. Clear conical inset with faceted face. Such insets could be used in sleeve buttons or other jewelry - click on image to see larger view. Clear conical inset with faceted face. Such insets could be used in sleeve buttons or other jewelry - click on image to see larger view. 18QU28 Lot 85 Faceted green glass inset, click on image to see larger view.
18PR175 18PR705 18PR705 18QU28
18WA20 CCC Faceted glass inset, click on image to see larger view. 18WA20 Lot 85-L.001 Faceted glass insets, click on image to see larger view. 18WA20 Lot 1081 Faceted glass inset, click on image to see larger view. 18WA20 Lot 1334 Faceted glass inset, click on image to see larger view.
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