A chunky and sumptuous plum purple star sapphire ring featured with a four-prong setting and glorious undercarriage setting in 10ct gold
with an emphasis on the creation of ornate pieces which were for the most part meticulously crafted by hand
this contributed to its popularity and vast presence in antique jewelry
or any historical collection at all
Hand-painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photography
Beautiful Edwardian Paste + Moonstone Lavaliere Pendant Vintage silver jewelry A chunky and sumptuous plumThe lines created by a lavalier are sleek, elegant, and sensual. Finely crafted metal with beautiful detail, ending in a single shining gemstone, like a tear running off a cheek, or a dew drop on the tip of a leaf. Lavalier necklaces have existed in some form for hundreds of years but really hit their stride at the start of the 20th Century. In beautiful sterling silver, this rare pendant is circa 1910, with a large blue shiller moonstone, and paste