18th Century Watch Cock Necklace sapphire as though improvised

as though improvised

The Merchant of Venice (V

Cute vintage harlequin (or multigem) bracelet set with a colourful rainbow array of natural gemstones: amethyst

accentuating their brightness and sparkle

18th Century Watch Cock Necklace sapphire as though improvisedA remarkable necklace formed from eighteen watch cocks, cleverly connected to sit perfectly around the neck. Watch cocks were made to protect the delicate internal mechanisms the verge escarpments in pocketwatches produced during the the 16th through 18th centuries, and over time their creators developed their craft into an art form. Like snowflakes, no two are alike, and the details engraved and openworked are breathtaking. These examples are French