Original 18th Century French Pearl and Garnet Earrings in Sterling Silver April 4th Hold for J

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the most desirable type of old mine cut diamond

with a fluted shank and the night sky rendered in stars on the reverse

the scrolled frame of the brooch offers the onlooker a vision of home

Original 18th Century French Pearl and Garnet Earrings in Sterling Silver April 4th Hold for JThe heavy, symmetrical, and mostly gold jewelry of the 17th century slowly gave way to the lighter, more asymmetrical, and organic styles of the 18th century. Most jewelry made during this period featured openwork designs that were just as beautiful as the metal used to make them and the jewels set within them. The jewelry of the 18th century was also elegant, ornate, and purposeful to the wearer as a symbol of status and personal style. Silver