Edwardian Diamond & Turquoise Bird Brooch by Georges Lenfant spinel The crescent was a popular

The crescent was a popular motif in Victorian times

characterised cartoonish features and bulbous shape - it was the common representation of the skull before the more realistic depictions associated appeared with later Memento Mori jewellery

The Ceylon sapphires rest in millegrain bezel settings: the pearls linked with platinum

It has a wearable length of 6

Edwardian Diamond & Turquoise Bird Brooch by Georges Lenfant spinel The crescent was a popularDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A gorgeous bird brooch by Georges Lenfant ad Dupont, dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. It depicts five little birds, sat on a branch, each set with a gorgeous turquoise body. Each one slightly different in it's own way and displaying great colour. The heads are set with rose cut diamonds with little ruby cabochon eyes. It's crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver settings. Georges Lenfant was one of the more