Victorian Pinchbeck Cross 1860’s with Natural Turquoise and Side-Set Black Onyx An exceptional Victorian Essex crystal

An exceptional Victorian Essex crystal

we see two roses

platinum top of scarab

a symbol of wealth

measurements: 7

Victorian Pinchbeck Cross 1860’s with Natural Turquoise and Side-Set Black Onyx An exceptional Victorian Essex crystalVictorian 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. Since the Victorian era stretched over six decades, many types of jewelry came and went in style. Mass production made jewelry