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Georgian Lover’s Eye Brooch with Ouroboros set with Diamonds

431X
423 Admirers Rare Find

Original Georgian Eye jewellery is rare and highly sought after. Unfortunately due to the popularity of eye jewellery it has been much imitated by fakers. Also larger original miniatures have been cut to take out just the eye and popped in to early brooches. This eye brooch is original and untouched. The painted depictions of eyes were discreet expressions of love in the Georgian period. Presumably, only the wearer and the portrait subject would know the identity of the beloved being depicted, keeping the experience intimate. This beautiful example has been painted with a side view of a female’s eye.  The miniature is surrounded by an ouroboros. This snake is  devouring its own tail which represents the eternal cycle of death and rebirth. His head and body have been set with graduated old mine cut diamonds with a cabochon ruby eye.

The Details
Ollys Pick

A rare eye brooch.

Essentials

Item Number:
431X
Materials:
Measurements:
Diameter 2.5cm
Diamonds approx total weight 1.32 carats.
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
1 year ago

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Care Tips

  • Avoid immersion in water
  • Check delicate settings regularly
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
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