Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain made to look like amethysts

made to look like amethysts

This is a true rarity

The Napolean III period represents the years that Louis Napolean Bonaparte (the nephew of Napolean Bonaparte) was Emporer from 1852-1870

1/20 14K gold over sterling silver (original element)

echoing the outer decoration of the locket

Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain made to look like amethystsThe Aesthetic Period during the Victorian Era brought a more light hearted feel to the jewelry designs, with fanciful animal and insect motifs becoming quite popular. Worn by themselves, or enmasse, they could be seen on ladies' cloaks, hats and even parasols! This elaborate moth brooch came to us missing her wee head, but luckily, we were able to amend the problem by combining two antique stick pins to form a tourmaline tete with a seed pearl crown.