French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Gem-Set Bar Brooch Trio feed-gender-unisex carried connotations of strength and

carried connotations of strength and eternity

These insect-themed jewels were all the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

and today remains a charming and wearable jewel full of early 20th century elegance

A smart set of pearl dress studs

and in the Edwardian era they were popular motifs among country sportsmen and nature lovers

French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Gem-Set Bar Brooch Trio feed-gender-unisex carried connotations of strength andA striking French trio of early 20th century bar brooches, dating to circa 19001910. Two are set in 18ct gold with rubies and vivid green demantoid garnets, while the third is set in platinum with diamonds. Demantoid garnet is one of the rarest and most sought after varieties of garnet. First discovered in Russias Ural Mountains in 1868, it was celebrated for its remarkable brilliance and fire, with the name demantoid meaning diamond like. Together,