Georgian Paste Crescent Necklace silver Prior to 1854 there were

Prior to 1854 there were only two standards

partaking in some rather naughty [illegal] behaviour

almost sinuous finish - it's almost reminiscent of ivy smothering a tree stump

a brief origin story for Dionysus is needed

Condition: Great vintage condition with fine patina

Georgian Paste Crescent Necklace silver Prior to 1854 there wereA large scale Georgian crescent pendant set with vivid, verdant green paste gemstones in individual dish backed, cut down settings (aka pie crusts). It dates from the turn of the 19th century with the stones set over metal foil to enhance their brightness. We've added a simple 9 carat gold curb chain, converting a brooch (with damaged fittings) into a necklace. The crescent is a potent, ancient symbol usually used to represent the moon but not