Large 19th Century Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) Branch Brooch with Gold rope tassel details feed-gender-unisex The intricate designs of this

The intricate designs of this brooch require a significant amount of time and labor to produce

they were particularly popular in the 19th Century and the Romantic Period (the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign)

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when opulent jewels were still very much in vogue but clever paste counterparts were admired for their artistry and affordability

Large 19th Century Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) Branch Brooch with Gold rope tassel details feed-gender-unisex The intricate designs of thisAn amazing Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) and gold brooch in an extravagant rocaille style. It is very large, and makes a wonderful statement on a lapel. The coral is suspended with 18ct gold rope details and swags. This Natural Red Coral Branch would have been the treasure from a stop in Italy as part of the Grand Tour. While red coral has been used since 3000BC, the Victorians had a strong affinity for coral adornments, often dressing their children