traditionally worn to dinner parties
the pinnacle of Whitby jet's use was in Victorian England when it was fashioned into black jewelry that became popular for mourning the death of a loved one as well as just a stunning piece of jewelry
Ever so slightly asymmetrical with a wonderful cut culet
sizable rose cut and old mine cut diamonds
The soft luster of the pearls offsets the outrageously bright shine of the topaz
Glorious English Victorian Pink Topaz and Diamond Color Paste Collar April 4th traditionally worn to dinner partiesVictorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. This piece has a special story I found this beauty in pieces, broken down by a previous owner for an easier sale, and I reassembled