1960's Victorian Revival Amethyst Cabochon Brooch with Pearls pendant citrine is a lesser-known stone

citrine is a lesser-known stone with a nevertheless fascinating history

terminating in simple boules

this little treasure with her cotton candy pink sparkles and lustrous cabochons recalls the playfulness of mid 19th century jewels- note the curled tulip petals that book end the central design

This brilliant green enamel is hand painted

1960's Victorian Revival Amethyst Cabochon Brooch with Pearls pendant citrine is a lesser-known stoneVictorian 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. This revival piece is a precious sign of the times. Sizable to say the least, this hefty amethyst cabochon sits amid a garland of