1/20 14K gold over sterling silver (original element)
Crafted of 18 karat gold
Materials: Gold filled metal (likely brass)
The Napolean III period represents the years that Louis Napolean Bonaparte (the nephew of Napolean Bonaparte) was Emporer from 1852-1870
echoing the outer decoration of the locket
Antique 18K, Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline, Seed Pearl, Coral & Enamel Conversion Brooch watch chain 1/20 14K gold over sterlingThe Aesthetic Period during the Victorian Era brought a more light hearted feel to the jewelry designs, with fanciful animal and insect motifs becoming quite popular. Worn by themselves, or enmasse, they could be seen on ladies' cloaks, hats and even parasols! This elaborate moth brooch came to us missing her wee head, but luckily, we were able to amend the problem by combining two antique stick pins to form a tourmaline tete with a seed pearl crown.