Belle Epoque 14K, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Bracelet artistic jewelry It is found underground by

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This simplified adornment is typical of the 1860’s geometric style which pulled from ornate architectural ornament and isolated the core shapes to achieve a cleaner look

The brooch is equally stunning

but the best paste pieces are just as beautiful as diamond or precious gemstone jewelry and are almost always a fraction of the cost

Belle Epoque 14K, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Bracelet artistic jewelry It is found underground byThe Belle Epoque, or 'Beautiful Age' (Fr.), was a period of peace and prosperity, with artistic expression taking the forefront in many forms of life, including fashion and jewelry. The timeframe for this era is 1871 1914, just before the onset of WWI. In America, this period is referred to as 'The Gilded Age'. The Industrial Revolution stimulated the economy, making it possible for the middle classes to purchase luxuries like jewelry and fashionable