Hand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration, such as our example.
Finely hand painted on porcelain, this piece depicts a young lady, with her blond hair styled in ringlets, and a wry smile on her face. Converted from a brooch, we have paired this lovely girl with a replica shank adorned with flowers on the shoulders. A wonderful, classic work of art which is essential to any collector of antique jewelry!
Details (approximate)
Size (can be resized): 8
Weight: 6.8
Materials: Gold, hand painted porcelain
Metal: 14K yellow gold
Condition: Very good antique ring top; Excellent replica shank
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