Vintage Gold Mermaid & Anchor Pendant novelty The origins of Paste jewellery

The origins of Paste jewellery date back to the mid-18th century

Complete with original split ring

red and orange

Cool mid 18th century cut steel guard chain

Vintage Gold Mermaid & Anchor Pendant novelty The origins of Paste jewelleryDATE: Vintage, c. 1980 Throughout history, the mysterious depths of the ocean have captivated our imagination, and no creature has done this more than the mermaid. These mythical creatures, half human and half fish, have inspired artists and jewellers for thousands of years. In ancient Greek and Roman history, mermaids were captured in pieces hybrid creatures combining human and fish features, with attention to depicting scales and aquatic elements.