Early Victorian 15kt Gutta-Percha Ring with Buckle Detail Ivory A truly fantastic example of

A truly fantastic example of fine micro mosaic and Etruscan work

Hunting motifs became very popular and were often found displayed in jewelry

and subtle texture representing its fine

allowing it to be hung from a favorite chain

A gorgeous crystal necklace from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era

Early Victorian 15kt Gutta-Percha Ring with Buckle Detail Ivory A truly fantastic example ofGutta percha is a genus of tropical trees native to the regions of Southeast Asia and northern Australasia. An inelastic natural latex material is produced from the sap of the trees, which is also referred to as gutta percha. The beneficial properties were discovered by Westerners in 1842, and the substance was initially used as an electrical insulator. A few years later gutta percha became a popular material used to manufacture furniture and then