Georgian Iberian Diamond Bow Earrings victorian Enameled over patterned gold

Enameled over patterned gold

there is a small glass-covered locket compartment filled with a fine and unusual mat of braided hair

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Tiny hinges rest at each of the arms of the cross partially in from the scalloped areas

the pearls are just a hint grayer than the rest

Georgian Iberian Diamond Bow Earrings victorian Enameled over patterned goldEver distinctive, jewelry from the Iberian Peninsula takes its place with an ornate, old world sensibility. Although classic for the region, with their cluster, bow, and drop configuration, they are unlike designs from areas such as England or France. These beauties in 18k yellow gold date to the mid 18th century from either Portugal or Spain. Each retains its original back to front ear wires. Formerly, they were day and night configurations in that