Victorian Vivid Pink Foiled Rock Crystal Brooch in 15k with Pearls April 4th An outstanding Victorian malachite brooch

An outstanding Victorian malachite brooch in 14k

with its features of paste stones accentuating the dove's body

Stand out in any look

there is nothing quite like a wax seal for adding a bit of regency elegance to your notes and letters

they stood alone

Victorian Vivid Pink Foiled Rock Crystal Brooch in 15k with Pearls April 4th An outstanding Victorian malachite broochWhile the main objective of foiling was to increase the color and brilliance of a stone, it was also used to impersonate another gemstone. Beginning in the 17th century, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires were used in both rivieres and in esclavage necklaces. For those who could not afford these gemstones, rock crystals that had had the backs covered in foil could create the effect of these precious gems. This Victorian example features four