Victorian Ram’s Head Etruscan Revival Brooch pearl While the frames are long

While the frames are long gone

Some examples allude to the words dear or dearest

Silver foliate designs embellish the golden shoulders and shank in a dance of carved filigree

A chic and minimalistic setting can't hold back these vivacious gemstones

With a reverse as intriguing and beautiful as the front

Victorian Ram’s Head Etruscan Revival Brooch pearl While the frames are longTechniques such as granulation and applied wire work were rediscovered during the 1800s, notably based on Greek and Etruscan jewelry uncovered from archeological sites. Two luminaries in the field that contributed to its long popularity were Castellani and Guillano. Luckily for us mortals, there are stellar examples that don't always command 5 to 6 figure price tags. One such is this awe inspiring brooch, utilizing the ram's head at one side and a