Edwardian 'Belle Epoque' 18ct Gold and Platinum Lace Bow Brooch with Pearls feed-condition-used crash dealt a severe blow

crash dealt a severe blow to the luxury trades

crafted circa 1880s

This wide bracelet was made to look like it is set with diamonds and rubies One of the delights of well-made costume jewellery like this is that it fools most people into thinking it is real

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Edwardian 'Belle Epoque' 18ct Gold and Platinum Lace Bow Brooch with Pearls feed-condition-used crash dealt a severe blowThis is a glorious little brooch somewhere between a jewelled sweet and a sparkling butterfly! The diamonds are set within a fretwork of delicate platinum 'lace' therefore giving the design the lightness that the Edwardian period is so famous for. We love the way in which the diamonds in the bow are set chequerboard style, and finished with a further row of diamonds set in a scalloped border. The most typical Edwardian jewellery incorporated a lavish