HOLD FOR J 🌸 Superb French 18ct Ruby and Natural Pearl Collar c. 1855 1860 The “Beautiful Era” was a

The “Beautiful Era” was a time of increasing wealth and flourishing arts

with black enamel details

and truly do look like earrings when worn

born of the sea and protectress of seafaring travelers

counter-enameled in a cobalt blue that seems studded with white stars

HOLD FOR J 🌸 Superb French 18ct Ruby and Natural Pearl Collar c. 1855 1860 The “Beautiful Era” was aOne of the crown jewels of a recent acquisition expedition, this ruby and fine pearl collar reminds us that the Napoleon III period of decorative arts, is also often refered to as The Romantic Period. The alluring in construction and beauty of this necklace is in its simplicity; four bezel set stations make slight allusions to the first fire of love new love in the foiled flat cut rubies, each one nestled between two cream colored pearls. If there was