Victorian Nurse's Belt

Victorian Nurse's BeltVictorian nurses belt comprising thirty ornate, beautifully worked silver panels that fasten with a large hook clasp. The detail is exquisite, with hand finished etching to the swirling ribbons, the foliate flourishes, and the gothic, architectural style frame. Crafted in sterling silver, it dates from the late Victorian era, circa 1900. Era: Victorian, circa 1900 Length: 28 inches Width: 3. 1cm Panel size: 3. 1cm by 2. 1cm Marks: None, tested as

a bright old mine cut with a square cushion profile

with a neat pentagonal star at its heart

The snake motif has meant many things - both good and bad - to many different peoples: medicine and healing

It's sleek and elegant

Beautiful antique heart pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th century

the 1/4 carat old European cut diamond secured by eight platinum prongs

28ct old European cut diamond and two natural rubies

but never one like this

Said dressing cases won an honourable mention at the International Exhibition of 1862 and

Two rose cut diamonds fill the spaces between the sapphires

Dating from the late Victorian period

If you've ever wondered what it looks like when water is allowed to get in behind a foil-set gemstone