19th Century Pearl Earrings April 4th Jewelry designs had to be

Jewelry designs had to be bold enough to stand out against multiple styles of this era: hippie

The foiled amethyst has some erosion to it

Waiting for her next owner to add their initials and/or symbol of choice

feminine look that is also playful

the grape has always been a symbol of romance

19th Century Pearl Earrings April 4th Jewelry designs had to beVictorian 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. Mother of pearl is the inner layer of oyster and mussel shells. Each shell is unique in color and texture with a shiny and iridescent