Antique Hand Painted Brooch | Portrait Miniature micromosaic earrings A dramatic Swiss enamel pendant

A dramatic Swiss enamel pendant (circa 1840-1860) accented with bold black and white enamel

enhanced by an elongated freshwater pearl dangle that lends graceful movement

Two side accent diamonds add an extra touch of sparkle

The dragon was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900-1915) that our jeweler transformed by removing the pin stem and setting it onto a dramatic teardrop shaped howlite stone bezel set in 14k yellow gold

Antique Hand Painted Brooch | Portrait Miniature micromosaic earrings A dramatic Swiss enamel pendantPainted to perfection, this darling portrait brooch (circa 1830 1840) features a young blonde woman seated in a rocky field glancing over her shoulder. This whimsical miniature painting is rendered on a thin wafer, set in a silver mount, and framed by 18 seed pearl accents. This dainty brooch would be quite a conversation piece if worn on a dress or the lapel of a blazer. The mounting is unmarked, but tests for a low grade silver. The piece measures