A totem of feminine energy and the gift of life
this 50” slide chain features an embellished heart-shaped slide with pearls
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using a string of beads with five decades referred to as a Paternoster (Latin for “Our Father”)
When most people think of book chain jewelry
14k Victorian Dangle Earrings April 4th A totem of feminine energyEarrings were essential in the Grand Period but their size and style fluctuated widely throughout the era. Archaeological revival gold amphorae and drops decorated with granulation, twisted wire, and rosettes dominated earring motifs. Hoops, drops, spheres, crosses, flowers, and stars were other favored subjects for an earring design. With the Victorian penchant for whimsy, novelty jewelry sawfish, lizards, birdcages, bells, tools, and other everyday