Mid-Victorian Ornate Floral Harlequin Pendant memento mori and a yellow gold background

and a yellow gold background

the combination of the two metals was noted for their resistance to acid corrosion

strongly associated with the the earth and the underworld

A chunky Victorian trombone link chain in solid 9k rose gold

This ring has something of an unusual story to tell

Mid-Victorian Ornate Floral Harlequin Pendant memento mori and a yellow gold backgroundDATE: Mid Victorian, c. 1860 An amazing, almost Holbeinesque in appearance, ornate pendant set with a variety of colourful gemstones: diamonds, pearls, rubies, and emeralds. The stones are arranged in concentric halos around a central rose cut diamond, with original ruby set bail and diamond set drop. The outer ring of diamonds are each set in a scalloped, petal like prong mount, and the whole thing is visually striking on account of the elaborate