this beautiful c 1890 shield with cross was once a stickpin
the backs and weight are in brass with 10ct ear wires
even the staid Victorians had lamented enough
The jewelry of this period was often melancholy and reflected the monarch's sadness at the loss of her beloved Prince Albert
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Outrageously Gorgeous 9k Rose-Cut Diamond and Garnet Star Bracelet April 4th this beautiful c 1890 shieldCirca 1860s, stars were the most popular jewelry motif. They were carved into the tops of amethysts and carbuncles, centered on brooches, bracelets, and lockets, and pavd often with diamonds, pearls, and other gemstones. These early stars were relatively flat but later in the century, a more dimensional form of the motif would emerge. Textured and sumptuous, this bangle is a classic example of the Etruscan archaeological revival that dominated popular