Superb 14ct Archaeological Revival Locket 1875 Georgian jewelry small fabric squares soaked in

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A stunning 19th Century French hallmarked 18ct chain with sensually appointed interlocking O rings

or cluster stud earrings

This brooch is especially fine

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Superb 14ct Archaeological Revival Locket 1875 Georgian jewelry small fabric squares soaked inThe American archaeological revival period was quite different than the revivals of ancient cultures in other parts of the world. The American lilt of visual language hearkening back to the pre byzantine world tends to have a large focus on Greco Roman motifs, this beautiful locket is one such excellent example. With an Amphorae like central element, and pearl decoration, this gorgeous locket underscores how American jewelry of this period had a