With floating pearls creating a sensual ruffle around the golden construction
Measurements: 6” x 3” 4
The use of the heart shape gained popularity in the 15th and 16th centuries and became widely used in jewelry design throughout the subsequent centuries
This beautiful swallow brooch features a ruby eye that accentuates the buttery 15k gold
even providing immortality
19th C French Brooch of Cherub and his Lyre Antique animal jewelry With floating pearls creating aIn classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction, and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess, Venus, and the god of war, Mars and as such, we know he, and his cherubic cohort churned up some romantic mischeif whenever the opportunity presented itself. The French Napoleon III period loved romantic depictions of classical Greek and Roman scenes, and this little cherub is a wonderful example of the