Outrageously Gorgeous 9k Rose-Cut Diamond and Garnet Star Bracelet April 4th the backs and weight are

the backs and weight are in brass with 10ct ear wires

this beautiful c 1890 shield with cross was once a stickpin

even the staid Victorians had lamented enough

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An intaglio seal is a 'stamp' of sorts that is used to secure all types of hand-written communication

Outrageously Gorgeous 9k Rose-Cut Diamond and Garnet Star Bracelet April 4th the backs and weight areCirca 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