Green Lazarus Paste & Silver Necklace

Lazarus was a firm which was started in the early 1900s and specialised in pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. , especially copies of GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). pieces. They pioneered actually putting flaws in to the paste so it looked convincingly like emeralds, as in this example. It is beautifully made and heavy silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
, a sign of real quality.