Antique 18k Gold French Enamel Scene Brooch Masterwork Diamond Frame victorian scottish it weighs 15

it weighs 15

Some early civilizations believed that leaving a diamond uncut would preserve the stone’s magical properties

nearly two decades ago

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Antique 18k Gold French Enamel Scene Brooch Masterwork Diamond Frame victorian scottish it weighs 15Sometimes a jewel plays a supporting role; those long dangling earrings that make your neck look all swan like, those sparkly rings that animate your hands, the simple pendant that highlights the dcolletage. Other times a jewel is simply a work of art in miniature. I love both kinds, and this brooch is an exquisite example of a piece that was clearly made as art for arts sake. The detail in this miniature enamel painting is worthy of a giant canvas