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Find Out MoreA very unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold vinaigretteA small box for holding smelling salts or aromatic vinegar with perforations on the lid for the aroma to escape.
. Vinaigrettes were produced in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
and gold in the eighteenth century. These were hinged boxes which opened to reveal a pierced lid under which was placed a piece of material soaked in scent, so that the owner was shielded from the unpleasant street smells. This example looks like a repousséThe raising of a pattern in relief on metal by beating from the under side. work pendant until one looks closely and sees that it hinges open to reveal a bright cut engraved pierced work section. You can still see the original material underneath and smell the scent. On either side is a small flower with almandineA variety of red garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour can resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. garnets and a central diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use....
Very unusual and pretty vinaigrette
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