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Find Out MoreThis is a wonderful piece of jewellery. It is predominantly silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
More with a gold wash on the reverse. It was made circa 1860-1880. It is known as a Saint Esprit or Dove of Peace. The “Saint Esprit” is historically a Christian symbol (meaning “Holy Spirit” in French) that is represented in the form of a dove. Worn by Protestants and Catholics alike, the Saint Esprit dove worn as a jewel can be traced back to pieces dating as early as the mid 1700s. It became very popular in France during the 18th century, and was often worn by peasant women in cross designs that incorporated either real gemstones or French pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc. More. The dove itself is highly symbolic in many cultures and faiths, widely recognised as a representation of peace, love, and fidelity. In this piece the dove has been set with graduated old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds and a few graduated rose diamonds set in to it’s head. He has tiny cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
More rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More eyes and a gold beak. He is holding a pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. More in his beak. A rare and beautiful piece of jewellery.
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