Victorian "Madonna & Child With St John" Enamel Miniature Brooch silde and the demantoid garnet displays

and the demantoid garnet displays the typical vivid green and strong fire associated with these rare gemstones

A cool antique Shakudō locket dating from the mid Victorian era

The most beautiful pair of silver acorn earrings dating from the mid Victorian era

Fine antique patina

Victorian "Madonna & Child With St John" Enamel Miniature Brooch silde and the demantoid garnet displaysDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A finely painted enamel miniature depicting Madonna with Child visited by his cousin Saint John the Baptist. It's been a popular subject for artists over the centuries, and, while I can't find an exact match, the closest seems to be Michele Tosini's 1565 work in the mannerist style, a 16th century movement focused more on expression than naturalism, which portrays a similar embrace of the two children, with Jesus on his