18th Century Bouquet - Garnet Earrings vintage_inspired created this amazingly lifelike brooch

created this amazingly lifelike brooch

their use started in 1819

Casting an expensive look without an accompanying price tag

this natural Persian turquoise and diamond ring kicks up the drama a notch or two

resembling leaves and vines as well as abstract forms

18th Century Bouquet - Garnet Earrings vintage_inspired created this amazingly lifelike broochThe 18th century was awash with flowers, both real and in the decorative arts. Fabrics, wallpapers, architecture and jewelry mirrored the frenzy for all things floral particularly up until around 1790. If women weren't wearing flowers in their hair or on a gown, their jewelry and dress reflected those motifs. These garnet and silver gilt earrings are the rule, not the exception with their garden and leaf themed design. Each earring hosts three flowers