Victorian 15k Diamond and Garnet Crowned Heart Cabochon Earrings April 4th It was also a period

It was also a period during which there were significant developments in jewelry and marked the beginning of many mass-production methods

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Small diamonds were often used as accents around central gemstones or were combined to create a "diamond flower" type look

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The 19th century pieces tend to have a more open setting in the back and also tend to include pearls or other paste settings

Victorian 15k Diamond and Garnet Crowned Heart Cabochon Earrings April 4th It was also a periodAn outstanding pair of Early Victorian heart like garnet earrings featuring glistening diamonds on the top and center. Motifs and colors used in Victorian jewelry were often meant to convey specific meanings. The heart has long been recognized across cultures as being a symbol of love, charity, joy, and compassion. A crown on the top of a heart, for example, symbolizes the ruler of one's heart. Jewelry from this time tends to be feminine and ornate.