Georgian Garnet Giardinetti Aigrette carnelian an S link is split

an S link is split near the join with the head

It's intricately hand-chased all around the front side

It was literally all about the aesthetics

Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt

and were the first dinosaur sculptures in the world

Georgian Garnet Giardinetti Aigrette carnelian an S link is splitDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 A stunning Georgian Giardinetti Aigrette (aka hair piece) dating from the late 18th Century, circa 1790. It's set with juicy foil backed garnets, and quite wonderfully depicts a bouquet of flowers. It's skilfully crafted, with bright and vibrant flat cut stones; at some point in its life brooch fittings have been added for further versatility. STONES Flat cut garnet MEASUREMENTS 6. 3 x 2. 9cm WEIGHT 14. 6g MARKS No marks