Outstanding High Victorian Amethyst Box with Ruby Button green agate the god of wine

the god of wine

Queen Louise traded the royal jewels for iron copies that favored classical mythology

There are so many fun details on this chain: The square-long

Vulcanite may be identified by a sulfurous bloom that gives the piece a dusty

With five colors of enamel

Outstanding High Victorian Amethyst Box with Ruby Button green agate the god of wineA breathtaking Victorian treasure! This is one of the most unique pieces weve had here at the Curio and one of the most beautiful! Crafted circa 1890 in 9 carat gold and a sparkling, pearlescent amethyst, this High Victorian box is a fine example of an objet dart. The English were huge fans of the French fascination with crafting fine small decorative pieces such as boxes made entirely of crystal. This rare amethyst jewel box is one such piece. It