Large French Mid 19th Century Silver 'Portuguese Style' Pendeloque Bow Paste Earrings feed-condition-used The case of the clock

The case of the clock is made of natural lapis lazuli enriched with 18ct gold

made circa 1910

This is an exceptional example of an Edwardian tiara ring in the manner of Chaumet

Somehow it manages to combine the loveliest aspects of Art Deco jewellery design

) These earrings might not protect you from getting drunk (the Greeks did love their myths

Large French Mid 19th Century Silver 'Portuguese Style' Pendeloque Bow Paste Earrings feed-condition-used The case of the clockThese earrings are exceptional for their size and elegant design and date from circa 1840 1860. You can imagine these at the grandest 19th century events, yet they would work just as well for today's whirl of parties! The articulated design gives the earrings a lovely movement, and makes them a pleasure to wear. The design was made famous by the Portuguese Chrysoberyl earrings (sometimes rock crystal were used) that were at the height of fashion in