Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain the enameled components of a

the enameled components of a piece were commissioned from highly talented artists

and during the 1940s found a resurgence as people began to travel after the war

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

made to look like amethysts

Materials: Gold filled metal (likely brass)

Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain the enameled components of aThe 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.