Women would even adorn their hair with miniature guillotines during an impending execution in France.
The designs that were often designed around precious stones included cannetille which was gold or silver wiring delicately spun in a filigree style of coils and spirals. The chatelaine is a chain-like design usually reserved for earrings. Chokers and short necklace rivieres was also in vogue.
The following should give you a good visual of what kind of jewelry people wore during the 18th century.
Girandole Pendant: Popular during the late 18th century.
www.glitzqueen.comCoral Earrings: Popular during the 18th century. Coral was believed to give the wearer good fortune.
Antique Portrait Ring: Popular during the late 18th century
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Turquoise was quite popular in the 18th century.
antiques.malleries.comDiamonds were very popular in the early 18th century.
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