Georgian Lavender Paste & Pearl Brooch zircon The bloodstone panel has been

The bloodstone panel has been carved with an intaglio depiction of a frog wearing a crown

The twist motif is continued throughout the chain

an antique pear shape

This exceptional antique snake-link chain dates to the beginning of the 19th Century

3cm (not including bail)

Georgian Lavender Paste & Pearl Brooch zircon The bloodstone panel has beenDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A particularly beautiful Georgian cluster brooch with a halo of seed pearls in "pie crust" settings surrounding a large lavender paste gemstone. It dates from the 1830s, a time when paste jewellery was still very much sought after on account of its technology simulating nature newfangledness, and the colour of the stone is completely mesmerising. Crafted in 15 karat gold, it remains in near perfect condition with just a hint of