what an incredible gemstone

Soft green with highlights of white

creating a legal seal that would alert the recipient if the letter had been opened

The floral motif of the frame is carried over into the lady's hair

Victorian Bloomed Gold and Floral Enamel Necklace inv 3435 what an incredible gemstoneUtterly stunning, this antique teardrop necklace is a true treasure to behold. The style is unequivocally Etruscan Revival, of the late 1800s, created of richly colored bloomed yellow gold, which has been finished with a special technique in the late Victorian era that gives the gold a soft matte finish and rich luster that looks like a higher karat. Jet black enamel flowers create a sleek contrast to the bloomed textured gold, a one of a kind piece,