Antique Georgian French Paste Saint Esprit Dove Necklace Silver Diamond Insect jewellery grew in popularity

Insect jewellery grew in popularity at the turn of the 20th Century due to a renewed love of the natural world following the vast urbanisation of the country and were often decorated with colourful gemstones to enhance their beauty and value

Capture a piece of history with this enchanting antique Victorian cherub brooch crafted from base metal and gilded in sunny 18ct yellow gold

Measures: 34mm across x 40mm down x 10mm depth – Chain length 70mm

MARKS: Maker’s mark (Unoaerre)

Antique Georgian French Paste Saint Esprit Dove Necklace Silver Diamond Insect jewellery grew in popularityA majestic antique Saint Esprit necklace made in France during the late 18th Century. Its fashioned in silver and decorated with an array of clear old cut paste stones that emulate the sparkle of diamonds. Each link displays ornate, open workmanship and leads to a Saint Esprit dropper which was a popular symbol in France in the 18th Century, depicting a bow and dove carrying an olive branch to represent the holy spirit. Its remained in excellent