Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Dated 1910 Semi Precious Stones a leaping deer

a leaping deer

An exquisite antique Etruscan revival brooch from the mid-Victorian era featuring an old cushion cut aqua chrysoberyl in the centre encircled by four seed pearls

likely a much-loved wife or mother who the piece was commissioned for after her death

like moonlight is held within

A pretty antique dragonfly brooch from the late Victorian era fashioned in silver and decorated with glistening white paste stones across the tail and wings with red paste eyes and a green thorax that emulate rubies and an emerald

Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Dated 1910 Semi Precious Stones a leaping deerA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain made up of solid sterling silver curb links that lead to a T bar at the bottom. Each is stamped with a sterling lion mark and gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. Albert chains were named after Prince Albert, Queen Victorias consort and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the