In observing this outstanding treasure
Early 19th C
The jewelry of this era was innovative and distinctive and was a period of vast change
draws the eye to the next intaglio of an anatomically accurate Apollo breaking dawn with his trusty steeds in the clouds
With an enchanted forest of diamond leaves swirling around the central adamantine garnet
Exceptional Stylized Victorian Art Nouveau Earrings of Queen Theodora Ram head bracelet In observing this outstanding treasureVictorian 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 And these Victorian earrings, depicting, who I believe to be Theodora, Justinian the I's Empress. The victorian period held many