Victorian Vivid Pink Foiled Rock Crystal Brooch in 15k with Pearls April 4th Stand out in any look

Stand out in any look

hand-done bamboo etching with sparrow in center

Symbolic bird jewelry

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Victorian Vivid Pink Foiled Rock Crystal Brooch in 15k with Pearls April 4th Stand out in any lookWhile 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