Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain and during the 1940s found

and during the 1940s found a resurgence as people began to travel after the war

Crafted of 18 karat gold

it appears to be a coral

echoing the outer decoration of the locket

Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain and during the 1940s foundThe Aesthetic Period during the Victorian Era brought a more light hearted feel to the jewelry designs, with fanciful animal and insect motifs becoming quite popular. Worn by themselves, or enmasse, they could be seen on ladies' cloaks, hats and even parasols! This elaborate moth brooch came to us missing her wee head, but luckily, we were able to amend the problem by combining two antique stick pins to form a tourmaline tete with a seed pearl crown.