Paired perfectly with a 13" barrel clasp chain
cameos always carried some message that the wearer wanted to reveal to the public: “it protects me in a fight” as an amulet in ancient Greece
and is contrasted by thorns that symbolize defense
A perfect example
Studded with diamonds
Delightful 9k Victorian Mid-Guard Chain with Dog Clip April 4th Paired perfectly with a 13"Victorian 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. English, circa 1880, a chain of this beautiful nature would be best suited to layering, double wrapping, and being a delicious element