SOLD Antique Victorian Silver & Marcasite Lizard Brooch oriole it can be worn with

it can be worn with respect for its intended purpose as well as an intriguing and stylish accessory that will go with any outfit you choose

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A beautiful and chic piece enjoying a new look for a modern era

Persian turquoise was very popular among Victorians

Lorngettes were invented in England by George Adams circa 1770 and remained popular into the early 1800s as more elaborate forms were created

SOLD Antique Victorian Silver & Marcasite Lizard Brooch oriole it can be worn withThe Aesthetic Period (1855 1901) of Victorian jewelry can be defined as one of reaction against previous jewelry periods. Victorians became disillusioned with fashions and furnishings and sought a way out of the conventions of the past, moving toward a time of more refined artistic taste. The new generation of jewelry designers rejected the heavy handed, ornate jewelry pieces favored by their predecessors. They turned to simpler shapes and motifs from