Outstanding Napoleon III Jewel Box April 4th These charms were carved to

These charms were carved to look like animals or symbols and had important symbolic significance

is associated with wishes for increased self-esteem

This 'glass composite' is then fused to the object using very high temperatures (between 750 and 850 °C)

Paste jewelry is a special type of flint glass that emulates a number of gemstones

making a sensual addition to any chain or charm stack

Outstanding Napoleon III Jewel Box April 4th These charms were carved toEvery jewelry collector knows that there is nothing better than finding a Georgian or Victorian piece of jewelry in its original box. The fitted velvet interior and brightly colored silk lined lid, the quality leather exterior, burnished by age, the makers mark printed inside the lid. And all the wonderful shapes! Leather boxes shaped and molded around its keepsake, sometimes into quite extraordinary designs. Victorian jewelry boxes were quite popular