A young Victorian woman stands on a beach and stares out past the crashing waves, far out into the ocean, wondering where her sweetheart is now. His ship sailed months ago, and he’s not due to return for years. She has no way to hear his voice saying he loves her. The…
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Art Noveau brooch
Art Nouveau/art deco style silver ring with rubyred glass or stone
Bisque porcelain brooch cirka early 1900's
Small silver and enamel brooch from 1906 - part of Swedish Art Noveau 
Art Nouveau Silver and marcasite earrings 
Antique Victorian/Edwardian or Art Nouveau (?) Silver and onyx (?) pendant