Japonaise Aesthetic - Victorian Bird Motif Bangle freshwater_pearls for this exceptional Georgian enamel

for this exceptional Georgian enamel ring holds a hidden compartment

With thanks to George Frederick Kunz from his book

and their clarity of VS2-SI2

these rare repoussé work earrings are hollow and light

On his feet are strapped sandals

Japonaise Aesthetic - Victorian Bird Motif Bangle freshwater_pearls for this exceptional Georgian enamelThis late 19th century sterling silver bangle represents a quintessential expression of the decorative style known as Japonisme. England and Europe took the delicate and serene motifs from Japan and applied them to the art of jewelry. Nature and in particular birds, water and landscapes, insects and small animals served as inspiration. In this bracelet, a single panel employs a top and bottom band along with a circular raised area and incised design