19th Century "Daphne" Micromosaic Brooch stick pins Victorian snake ring dating from

Victorian snake ring dating from the mid 19th century

Bold Georgian cross pendant set with beautiful watery-purple amethysts in cut-down 'pie-crust' mounts

this vintage band is crafted in solid 18ct gold with London hallmarks from the year 1990

8cm (not including ear wires)

It features an ornate repousse border - ornate in a somewhat minimalist way

19th Century "Daphne" Micromosaic Brooch stick pins Victorian snake ring dating fromAn important mid 19th century micromosaic brooch made in the Vatican studios in Rome. The central panel depicts Daphne, crowned with a laurel wreath and holding a laurel branch in one hand. A masterpiece of technical virtuosity, it's crafted in the naturalistic style popular during the first half of the 19th century, with special two tone leaf shaped tesserae, curved tesserae for the hair and her flowing clothes, and rare three tone eyes. Further