Antique French Garnet Poissardes Earrings - 18k traveler's stone The tree and ground cover

The tree and ground cover are enhanced with crushed hair from the deceased

golden gemstones - a highly fashionable palette used by nobles to emulate the opulence of royal gold and yellow diamonds

This diamond necklace features the word "Love" in diamonds across the front in white 18k gold

which can be made to order

This ring is a scarce c

Antique French Garnet Poissardes Earrings - 18k traveler's stone The tree and ground coverA beautiful pair of antique French "poissardes" (transl. "fishwife") earrings. Their name is said to come from either a the female fish sellers who allegedly wore them while selling their goods in Paris markers or, more likely, from their fish hook shape. This example is set with garnets. These mid 1800s earrings were crafted in 18k gold and hallmarked with both a maker's mark and eagle head gold hallmark. They measure about 28mm from top to bottom