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19th Century

The Industrial Revolution profoundly affected the making and wearing of jewelry. Mechanized minin techniques, as well as the worldwide discoveries of large mineral deposits, meant that a large supply of gems was suddenly available to everyone.

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Model	Item Name	Price+
192	Disc Pearl Medallion Earrings Each vermeil setting is embellished by hand with filigree and granulation work, and set with a tiny pearl, to create a pair of earrings with a...	$49.00 Add:
184	Amethyst Shield Earrings A romantic spirirt was common to the early 19th century as these amethyst earrings testify. Set in vermeil shields (24k gold over sterling silver)...	$59.00 Add:
204	Amethyst Teardrop Earrings Diamond-cut amethyst are bezel-mounted in a unique vermeil setting. 24k gold over sterling silver, embellished with filigree scroll work. Hoop backs...	$89.00 Add:
163	Notre Dame Amethyst Earrings These festive vermeil earrings are bejeweled with some of the 19th century's favorite stones-tiny cabochon garnets and opals surrounding a central...	$119.00 Add:
172	Filigree Snowflake Earrings Exquisite reproductions of an early 19th century pendant design that is part of the Museum's permament collection, these handcrafted earrings feature...	$129.00 Add: