![]() Lockets peaked in popularity during the mid-1800s after Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria with one at the birth of their first child. Closer inspection unveiled another enigma, the center octagon is actually a locket! Alas, no matter how many times or ways I googled her name, Patricia Finnell remains a mystery to me. As soon as I discovered her name, I wanted to know all about her. The center is accented with a small square stone of the palest blue surrounded by a carved quatrefoil flower.Īnd the back portion reveals the most significant engraving of all, the name of the owner… “Patricia Finnell”. The top and side edges are deeply etched with hand engraved patterns that feature a repetitive leaf-like design. I am completely enamored with this Victorian bracelet… from end to end, it is filled with enchanting details. Joden Girl Baubles, Bling, and Sentimental Things Photos by Dana Jerpe and other internet sources “You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.” Priced at just $1,200, this precious prize won’t last long! If you have an affinity for royal style and would like to nab a similar piece for yourself – hop on over to our website. Made in the 1880’s, near the end of the Victorian period, this ring is a dainty size 3. This deep azure beauty is completely surrounded by a ring of twelve Old Mine Cut diamonds that have a combined weight of. Made from 14 karat yellow gold, this tiny treasure boasts an oval 1.00 carat natural blue sapphire in the center. It bears a strong likeness to both pieces… This week, from Joe’s Special Box, we have an antique ring that is giving us all the feels. It was rumored that Diana selected the ring because of it’s striking resemblance to Victoria’s famous brooch. Chosen from a catalog at Garrard, this was not a custom piece but rather a ring available for anyone to purchase. In the years since, Queen Elizabeth has been spotted wearing this historic heirloom.ġ41 years later on February 3, Charles proposed to Diana with a ring that bears a strong resemblance to the brooch. Featuring a glorious sapphire center (the weight of this stone has never been revealed to the public!) surrounded by twelve diamonds, it was her “something blue” for the wedding ceremony. On February 9, 1840, Albert gifted Victoria with a stunning and now iconic brooch. Joden Girl Baubles, Bling, and A Collector’s Things
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