Antique French 18K, Diamond , Pearl & Hand Painted Enamel Locket Back Pendant corinthian working clasps

working clasps

this striking brooch features a tiny bouquet of flowers with two hearts in enamel at its center

with precious gems or stones favored by the upper classes

Smooth and shiny black enamel with white leaf motifs create a visually contrasting frame for a light brown plait of hair under glass

A beautiful halo of gold to wear by itself

Antique French 18K, Diamond , Pearl & Hand Painted Enamel Locket Back Pendant corinthian working claspsHand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration, such as our brooch. The Victorians loved romantic