Georgian 15k Gold Navicella Earrings tooth I have for a long

I have for a long time

with a beautifully detailed ornate base

The back features a black enamel flower

They were worn to show pride in having a sweetheart who was serving his country

and promptly slew the monster and claimed Andromeda's hand in marriage (at the wedding Phineus

Georgian 15k Gold Navicella Earrings tooth I have for a longDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 These fantastic Georgian earrings are unusual little shapes and are crafted in an Ancient Roman style. I guess you could say they look like little purses or boats, tripled! After a little research, this pair look to be called "Navicella" earrings, a popular style amongst Roman women, translating to "little boat" or "little ship". This style of jewellery was made by beating sheet gold over a core made of paste, which would have