becoming larger and gradually evolving into the large annular ‘Highland brooch’ of the 16th-18th centuries
Glass shows two shallow scratches and other very very minor marks
6mm and bead claw set with a total of 144 (72 each earring) tiny round brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 1mm or 0
certainly for any one for whom the letter ‘H’ holds significance
glowing and very beautiful
Antique Art Nouveau 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire And Pearl Necklace Circa 1890-1910 becoming larger and gradually evolving"Art Nouveau jewellery (18901910) is characterised by sinuous, organic lines and naturalistic motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers, vines, insects, and birds. It emphasised fluid, asymmetrical designs, often incorporating materials like enamel, opals, moonstones, and coloured glass for iridescent effects. Techniques like plique jour enamel created a stained glass like transparency. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and Japanese art, it