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René Lalique Leather, enamel, glass and citrine collar, 'Chantecler'

In openwork leather embroided with silk, depicting roosters applied with enamel and accented by glass berry motifs, the clasp collet-set with a cabochon citrine, signed Lalique, 18 carat gold, gross weight 277.45 grams; 1909, case stamped Lalique.

Victorian snake earrings, 9 ct gold with ruby eyes. 1880s.

I am viscerally angry that these aren’t mine.

Art Nouveau Japanese Inlaid Damascene “Bat and Crescent” necklace in gold and silver.

Gold Clasped Hands, Hidden Heart Fede (Gimmal) Betrothal Ring, ca. 1840

via 1stdibs

The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was born from solidified rays of the Moon.

Gold mourning ring inscribed "Let Love Aibide till Death Divide", England, 17th century

from The British Museum