SOLD Antique Silver, Coral & Hand Painted Portrait Brooch/Pendant lapis lazuli accented with gleaming silver prongs

accented with gleaming silver prongs

This striking antique ring has a faceted central garnet

The symbol of the cross has been a popular choice for jewelry wearers for centuries

lead us to believe that this piece is Spanish or Portuguese in origin

It is harder than American turquoise

SOLD Antique Silver, Coral & Hand Painted Portrait Brooch/Pendant lapis lazuli accented with gleaming silver prongsHand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration, such as our brooch. The Victorians loved to hearken back