Tableau Brooch of Small French Village in 18k April 4th An interesting semi-precious gem stone

An interesting semi-precious gem stone we do not usually associate with Victorian jewelry

Age/Origin: 1860

Materials and Features:

which matched the exuberance and glamour of those years

and made from popular motifs of the era

Tableau Brooch of Small French Village in 18k April 4th An interesting semi-precious gem stoneVictorian 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