Vintage Italian Silver & Paste Hand Painted Lady Portrait Pendant french jet and in her delicate fangs

and in her delicate fangs

Jewelry and trinkets were purchased as souvenirs to be brought back and enjoyed

it's amazing to imagine how skillful the artisans were who made these little artworks

The upper edge of the collet is pressed over onto the crown of the stone thereby securing the gem in place

Vintage Italian Silver & Paste Hand Painted Lady Portrait Pendant french jet and in her delicate fangsDuring the 1950s, a Victorian revival took place in the jewelry world. Brooches, necklaces and rings were becoming more ornate as designers borrowed motifs and esthetics from the era. Portrait jewelry was among the favorites, with romanticized subjects used to evoke an old world feel. Meet 'Carlotta'! She's a wonderful vintage pendant, made in Italy during the middle of the 20th century. With her bright blue eyes and bee stung lips, she has a sweet,