Victorian Gun Metal Split Rings, c. 1870 owl brooch and still has a slightly

and still has a slightly worn light gold gilded finish

Surrounding the center are four bright green paste gems made to mimic the finest in demantoid garnets and 12 white pastes

characteristic of the grandeur of the late 19th century

a gift from a sweetheart imbued with such bittersweet desire

Victorian Gun Metal Split Rings, c. 1870 owl brooch and still has a slightlyThey whisper of pocket watches tucked into waistcoats, chatelaines jingling at a ladys hip, and the small, necessary mechanisms of a well appointed life. These Victorian split rings, crafted from gunmetal, were not merely practical; they were made to lastsolid, functional, and imbued with the patina of over a centurys worth of use. Their undulating, organic texture speaks to their handmade nature, each twist and imperfection a testament to the