18th Century Bouquet - Garnet Earrings vintage_inspired for the shades of pinks

for the shades of pinks and blush tones remind us of cherubim's cheeks in a Raphael painting

resembling leaves and vines as well as abstract forms

their use started in 1819

All hand engraved with appliques

the petals provoke a feeling of fragility

18th Century Bouquet - Garnet Earrings vintage_inspired for the shades of pinksThe 18th century was awash with flowers, both real and in the decorative arts. Fabrics, wallpapers, architecture and jewelry mirrored the frenzy for all things floral particularly up until around 1790. If women weren't wearing flowers in their hair or on a gown, their jewelry and dress reflected those motifs. These garnet and silver gilt earrings are the rule, not the exception with their garden and leaf themed design. Each earring hosts three flowers