Flat Cut Garnet 18th Century Aigrette Brooch yellow_gold on page 451

on page 451

or puffy claw motifs in bright yellow gold contrast the gemstones and are placed throughout these Georgian earrings

Most of the agate jewelry was created in silver

40 carats and is bezel set into yellow gold

Flat Cut Garnet 18th Century Aigrette Brooch yellow_gold on page 451Eras of jewelry often had themes and motifs that were favored during these time periods. For most of the eighteenth century (up until about 1790) many motifs, such as feathers, floral sprays, and bows dominated jewelry design in Western Europe. With this piece, the incorporation of the feather, floral theme and a bow were all employed to quintessential perfection. Typical of mid to earlier 18th century designs, this jewel is asymmetrical in