Etruscan Revival Brooch in 15k Attributed to Castellani    April 4th representing the way French men

representing the way French men thought about female figures at the time

In sterling silver and weighing 76

Marks: 9ct

Marks: Hallmarked for padlock

flat cut garnet

Etruscan Revival Brooch in 15k Attributed to Castellani    April 4th representing the way French menThe interest in Etruscan revival jewelry began during the 18th century Georgian period when the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered. The actual Etruscan revival pieces, however, were not created until a century later when jewelry making techniques had become sophisticated. Castellani was an esteemed and prestigious Italian jeweler who was given special permission from the Vatican to view these ancient ornaments first hand and learn about