Amethyst Extravaganza - Georgian Cannetille Earrings olde_european_diamonds Note: The gold metals are

Note: The gold metals are vermeil or applied in a thin layer over silver

This special ring was hand-picked by The Three Graces for its fine clarity

even the hair on its neck

these are channel set within platinum

We have all seen carved opal or emerald

Amethyst Extravaganza - Georgian Cannetille Earrings olde_european_diamonds Note: The gold metals areCannetille is a technique of gold work where the aim was maximizing the overall look and effect with a minimum of actual gold. More importantly, the visual texture and surfaces are like no other jewelry before or since. First utilized during the Napoleonic wars when gold was surrendered to the war efforts, this type of work lasted several decades from around 1810 1830. It differs from filigree work in that it is more three dimensional rather than