Tableau Brooch of Small French Village in 18k April 4th carved quartz crystal

carved quartz crystal

It was believed that the Vatican chose Castelliani not just for his talents

The sentimental symbolism of the piece is not to be missed

If you turn the pendant sideways

Tableau Brooch of Small French Village in 18k April 4th carved quartz crystalVictorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. To reflect cultural sophistication in the latter part of the 19th century, the Grand Tour was the standard European vacation for the