Georgian Pink Topaz Cross Pendant Brooch with Pearl and Turquoise silver set Step back to the elegance

Step back to the elegance of an Imperial age with this extraordinary enamel brooch

7 mm north to south and is 4 mm thick

This is an engraved religious oil stock with a ring

the craftsmanship of Ovide Yencesse

like a secret carried close

Georgian Pink Topaz Cross Pendant Brooch with Pearl and Turquoise silver set Step back to the eleganceThe Georgian Era saw quite a few upheavals in fashion and culture in its 100 + year history. Topaz was a popular gemstone throughout the era, along with garnets, emeralds, rubies, pearls, and turquoise. Crosses and crucifixes were also in favor. Many gemstones were still foil backed while Old Mine cut diamonds were just beginning to be open backed. The end of this era saw intricate designs with metal smiths using twisted gold wire in foliate designs