SOLD Vintage Italian 18K, Garnet & Diamond Ring mourning brooch This dramatic scene is set

This dramatic scene is set in 14 karat gold and accented with a cobalt blue enamel inset in the frame

Amulets and beads were fashioned from coral and mothers placed them around their babies' necks

Metal: 9K yellow gold

This large cross pendant is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and black enamel

echoing the condition of the outside: no dings

SOLD Vintage Italian 18K, Garnet & Diamond Ring mourning brooch This dramatic scene is setThe pomegranate, a rosy hued fruit, bursting with plentiful, glowing red, jewel like seeds, is one of the oldest cultivated fruits. The ancient Greeks believed it to have been planted by The Goddess of love, Aphrodite on the island of Cyprus. In Ancient Greek mythology, Persephone, daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest was kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld, who fell in love with her at first sight and carried her off to his kingdom.