To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March this month’s brooch was almost certainly made for and worn by a Suffragette. It is gold with seed pearls, amethysts and peridots. It has a small detachable hook with three seed pearls…
Cleopatra Cameo
Cameos became popular during the 19th century, the most common are made of shell like this one. The craftsman carves away the design so that it stands out in relief from the background. This achieves a contrast between the design…
Cherubs & Angels
This brooch can also be worn as a pendant. I am not sure where it was made, possibly in France. It is made of silver and the stones are garnet with split pearls. There are eight little cherubs or angels….
