Antique 18k Gold French Enamel Scene Brooch Masterwork Diamond Frame victorian scottish complementing the vivid turquoise stones

complementing the vivid turquoise stones with its delicate brilliance

Some early civilizations believed that leaving a diamond uncut would preserve the stone’s magical properties

The ring is unmarked but tests as platinum and measures 3 mm north to south

and still holds strong today

Antique 18k Gold French Enamel Scene Brooch Masterwork Diamond Frame victorian scottish complementing the vivid turquoise stonesSometimes a jewel plays a supporting role; those long dangling earrings that make your neck look all swan like, those sparkly rings that animate your hands, the simple pendant that highlights the dcolletage. Other times a jewel is simply a work of art in miniature. I love both kinds, and this brooch is an exquisite example of a piece that was clearly made as art for arts sake. The detail in this miniature enamel painting is worthy of a giant canvas