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Find Out MoreA 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. brooch that was made circa 1880. At that time England was in mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. following the death of Prince Albert and it became fashionable to wear black pieces of jewellery. These pieces gradually became more decorative and as with this example were inlaid with gold and 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.
threaded patterns. This brooch has a star in the centre and looks quite dramatic when worn.
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