Superb Putto Riding a Dolphin Carved Coral Antique Brooch c. 1870 antique statement brooch Materials & Features: 15k Gold

Materials & Features: 15k Gold

Minor associated age wear to some enamel of buttercup set diamonds

The difficulty associated with carving hard gemstones made owning an intaglio

a sacred crystal

Floral motifs in jewelry date back for centuries and were designed in rings

Superb Putto Riding a Dolphin Carved Coral Antique Brooch c. 1870 antique statement brooch Materials & Features: 15k GoldDarling and delightful! Crafted circa 1870 in a beautiful carved coral, this is extremely rare brooch depicts an aquatic themed cupid complete with a scaled tail and clam like seashell riding a dolphin. This coral jewel is a sumptuous miniature with an eye toward the ancient world. Its incredible craftwork celebrates the carving and color designs of ancient Greece, and is a wonderful example of the Roman Revival movement of the 1870s. A perfect