Edwardian 'Belle Epoque' 18ct Gold and Platinum Lace Bow Brooch with Pearls feed-condition-used The ancestral inhabitants of Africa

The ancestral inhabitants of Africa adorned themselves with bracelets crafted from the resilient hairs of the noble elephant

crafted circa 1880s

This necklace is a bit of a showstopper

5 carats of rose cut diamonds adorn the five sections of the brooch

the Goddess taking a sleeping attitude with closed eyes and head down

Edwardian 'Belle Epoque' 18ct Gold and Platinum Lace Bow Brooch with Pearls feed-condition-used The ancestral inhabitants of AfricaThis is a glorious little brooch somewhere between a jewelled sweet and a sparkling butterfly! The diamonds are set within a fretwork of delicate platinum 'lace' therefore giving the design the lightness that the Edwardian period is so famous for. We love the way in which the diamonds in the bow are set chequerboard style, and finished with a further row of diamonds set in a scalloped border. The most typical Edwardian jewellery incorporated a lavish