Mid-Victorian Two-Tone Coral "Psyche" Butterfly Earrings cigarette holder The hang from posts

The hang from posts

Seed Pearls & Carved Jade

It's surrounded by a cluster of brilliant cut diamonds

A superb antique curb-link bracelet dating from the late Victorian period

the lettering formed in a rustic-feel serif font with tiny engraved dot accents

Mid-Victorian Two-Tone Coral "Psyche" Butterfly Earrings cigarette holder The hang from postsDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 Quite wonderful mid Victorian earrings, each on featuring a beautifully carved angelskin coral month with a vibrant red coral dangling beneath. Simple and charming design, with superb detail to the moths, which, in this case, represent the soul or Psyche (Greek word for butterfly). In ancient Greek mythology, Psyche was the mortal lover of Eros and the daughter of King Artistides and Queen Damaris. She was so beautiful that