Mastery of Design: A Turquoise, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Brooch, 1830-1840

Brooch
England, c. 1830
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The Victoria & Albert Museum

I always like to cap the day’s posts with something sparkly. Today’s jewel is an ornament in the form of a Tudor rose created of gold, pavé-set with turquoises, rubies, emeralds and pearls. This was made in England for an aristocratic family between 1830 and 1840. Originally, this was the center ornament from a bracelet, but it was later altered into a brooch and fitted with a locket back.