Tropical Isle - Victorian Silver Bird Locket natural_pearls 75 carat aquamarine ring of

75 carat aquamarine ring of 14k white gold works layered with rings on every finger

07 carat crackling

he or she is crawling along with a bright yellow green garnet to the top of its head and two tiny ruby cabochon eyes

Three multi-colored butterflies appear to flit and fly in a grassland scene

And don't we love it when opals sizzle with orange and reds

Tropical Isle - Victorian Silver Bird Locket natural_pearls 75 carat aquamarine ring ofMuch of the Aesthetic and Victorian periods' silver pieces of jewelry revolve around themes taken from the natural world. Birds, insects, water scenes and the like were used as an inspiration for their designs. Often tropical climes seemed to pique their interest with swaying palm trees and exotic birds gracing their creations. Putting oneself in their shoes, and in the climate of the British Isles where many pieces originated, it is easy to see why