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Agram.m
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This is a fun story and an answer on the question how I get some jewelry.
After the death of my mother, already several years ago, I had to clean up her personal belongings. The good clothes would be given away and not portable discarded. At the last minute I saw one of her old dresses that was almost things were to be disposed of this little brooch was still there. So I saved it very quick of course!
First belonging to my grandmother, than my mother's and now in my possession. It is a small rose gold Victorian brooch in the arrow little seed pearls, as also around the middle sapphire (at least I think this is a sapphire). In any case a very sweet little jewel which I love special after this story. Perhaps you can help to answer the question whether this is a little sapphire or not?
Victorian and Edwardian JewelryThe Victorian Era spanned Queen Victoria's rule of England from 1837 until …
I thank you for you story, i am so happy you save it. Is very beautiful and very special to you and i am happy you save it. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks bratjdd for you nice comment!
EstateAntiques, thank you for compliment, interest and your instructive comments!
This is so pretty and your story sweet. I am sure you feel closer to her knowing she wore it too.
There is something about seed pearls that I find so fascinating.
AmberRose, indeed you are right thank you for your nice words.
Just love this so much. I think I could just about love every single one of your items you have posted! What I wouldn't give to come see your collection as I am in love with Victorian jewelry! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story as well as your lovely pictures of your jewelry!
Antiquefraque what a very nice comment thank you very much in loving so much of my items, You are always welcome to seen these in reality.