even the staid Victorians had lamented enough
this beautiful c 1890 shield with cross was once a stickpin
and it is highly feminine
there is nothing more romantic than a classical muse
but because of how difficult this made the resulting wax seal to forge
Outrageously Gorgeous 9k Rose-Cut Diamond and Garnet Star Bracelet April 4th even the staid Victorians hadCirca 1860s, stars were the most popular jewelry motif. They were carved into the tops of amethysts and carbuncles, centered on brooches, bracelets, and lockets, and pavd often with diamonds, pearls, and other gemstones. These early stars were relatively flat but later in the century, a more dimensional form of the motif would emerge. Textured and sumptuous, this bangle is a classic example of the Etruscan archaeological revival that dominated popular