Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches sapphire Very unusual

Very unusual

it will likely have been exchanged as a "gesture of good will" between two reconciled parties

The quality and craftsmanship of these period rings never fail to amaze me - you can tell that whomever made this ring was deeply passionate about their craft

A cool Georgian cameo ring dating from the turn of the 19th Century

and the shoulder continue up to the top of this setting

Pair of Green & White Paste Salamander Brooches sapphire Very unusualDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A pair of sterling silver salamander brooches dating from the latter half of the 19th century. They're each studded with green and white paste gemstones, the larger amphibian featuring red paste eyes, and the smaller ruby cabochon eyes. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames, and so was perceived to be a magical