Outrageously Beautiful Garnet Aigrette vintage 56cts of garnets

56cts of garnets

Turn the brooch around to reveal a beautiful gold backing

condition: excellent for her age

brooches and earrings

considered to be one of the most prized forms of animal jewels left to us from the 19th century

Outrageously Beautiful Garnet Aigrette vintage 56cts of garnetsAigrette is the French word for the egret or, as we know it in English, the lesser white heron. The gorgeous feathers of this bird were often used as adornments in hair and on hats, with its popularity reaching its peak in the 19th century. By the early 20th century, the aigrette had evolved into a delicate hair ornament often encrusted with jewels less formal than a tiara, but just as beautiful and elegant. This immaculate garnet aigrette is a