Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star in Low Grade Silver April 4th adapting beautifully to any complexion

adapting beautifully to any complexion

holding flowers

sacred to the sea goddess

Age/Origin: Victorian English Circa 1880

The artisans had to hand hammer gold ingots and other metals into thin sheets before even starting to fabricate pieces

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star in Low Grade Silver April 4th adapting beautifully to any complexionDuring the Victorian era of jewelry, stars were the most popular jewelry motif. They were carved into the tops of amethysts and carbuncles, centered on brooches, bracelets, and lockets, and pavd often with diamonds, pearls, and other gemstones. These early stars were relatively flat but later in the century, a more dimensional form of the motif would emerge. A symbol of guidance and wisdom, stars were representative of leading you in the direction you