Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Necklace victorian white glass "eyeballs

white glass "eyeballs

the ring has a fairly wide band that tapers in size towards the shank

The back of the locket is completely smooth and the piece opens to reveal space inside to store two of your favorite photographs

Carved detail represents the dog's facial features and ears

From the late 1940’s to the early 1960’s the company became well known for its use of oxidized steel in making their unique jewelry creations

Rare Georgian Berlin Iron Necklace victorian white glass "eyeballsBerlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. Previously, iron jewelry had primarily been worn in periods of mourning due to its dark color. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1819. To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III