Antique French 18K, Diamond & Ruby Hand Painted Enamel Harlequin Brooch ancient coin Dimensions: Ring top is 25mm

Dimensions: Ring top is 25mm x 20mm

A black enameled witch's heart is adorned with five silver stars

like arrows pointing the way for your date to unclasp it later

The amphora is a familiar motif in ancient aesthetics

either way you prefer to wear it

Antique French 18K, Diamond & Ruby Hand Painted Enamel Harlequin Brooch ancient coin Dimensions: Ring top is 25mmHand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration. Paris became know for wild costume balls during the 1820s