19th Century "Daphne" Micromosaic Brooch stick pins Classic pearl studs - the

Classic pearl studs - the pearls cultured in Japan and fashioned into earrings in England in the 1970s

Exactly who made it and why is anyone's guess - I imagine it was probably a commission

Clogau Gold maker's mark and dragon stamp

Bold Georgian cross pendant set with beautiful watery-purple amethysts in cut-down 'pie-crust' mounts

sleek and elegant - crafted in solid 22 carat yellow gold

19th Century "Daphne" Micromosaic Brooch stick pins Classic pearl studs - theAn important mid 19th century micromosaic brooch made in the Vatican studios in Rome. The central panel depicts Daphne, crowned with a laurel wreath and holding a laurel branch in one hand. A masterpiece of technical virtuosity, it's crafted in the naturalistic style popular during the first half of the 19th century, with special two tone leaf shaped tesserae, curved tesserae for the hair and her flowing clothes, and rare three tone eyes. Further