Stunning 18k French Pink Gold Table-Cut Diamond Brooch platinum An outstanding pearl work necklace

An outstanding pearl work necklace from the early Victorian period

In Titian's 1823 painting of Ariadne's chance meeting with Bacchus

so gemstones and metalwork from this era are a little "rough around the edges" compared with the neat craftsmanship of more recent eras

It started out as a wearable medal for good deeds/work but soon became a very popular piece of jewelry for English women everywhere

Stunning 18k French Pink Gold Table-Cut Diamond Brooch platinum An outstanding pearl work necklaceVictorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. Exceedingly hard to find, pink 18k gold is one of the most collectibles. This brooch is especially fine, featuring 8 tables cut