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Find Out MoreA smart pair of VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). tortoiseshellAn organic material (not a shell) that is obtained, not from a tortoise, but from the overlapping horny top plates (called 'blades') covering the carapace (upper shell) of certain marine turtles, preferably the hawksbill turtle found of the West Indies and Brazil and the loggerhead turtle found near the Celebes. double hoop earrings which were made circa 1880. The spots are 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.
polka dot piquéGold and silver inlay on tortoiseshell or ivory, sometimes also with mother-of-pearl. Early examples (seventeenth century) of piqué work tend to be in the form of fancy goods, such as snuff boxes, while later work appears in jewellery..
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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