Coral Cameo of Goddess Flora c. 1850 April 4th the production of silver jewelry

the production of silver jewelry flourished

Here is a pristine example of an Etruscan revival bangle

Tromp I'Oeuil Glass

as the shocking hue became all the rage for Victorians prone to ennui

with a H-I color

Coral Cameo of Goddess Flora c. 1850 April 4th the production of silver jewelryFlora is not only a goddess but also a Latin word that means flower. Before she was a Roman goddess, Flora was a Greek goddess by the name of Khloris, and in Greek that doesn't mean flower but it does mean green, which is why the green stuff in leaves is called chlorophyll. This extremely high relief cameo dates to the mid 19th century and was originally a stick pin. In excellent condition, she is ready to begin her life as a ring with a bang; 9