Weight: 48
with intricate and gracefully symmetrical
Despite there being cherub and Cupid jewelry dotted throughout history
Champagne in color and substantial as ever
and design as the fashion
Important Foiled Pink Topaz, Emerald, Pearl, and Enamel Necklace in 18k and Sterling April 4th Weight: 48The motifs used in the late 18th and early 19th century are predominantly classical with the ornamental language initially taken from architectural decorations. There was a high level of symmetry in most years of the neoclassical period and the relief was low, more than often even flat. Popular motives were rosettes, festoons, half fluted pillars, vases, urns, ribbon bows, hearts, portraits, and snakes. A festoon by definition is a garland of flowers,