Mid-Victorian Two-Tone Coral "Psyche" Butterfly Earrings cigarette holder It's surrounded by a cluster

It's surrounded by a cluster of brilliant cut diamonds

1903 saw the foundation of the Union of Russian Artists

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it date from the late Victorian period

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Mid-Victorian Two-Tone Coral "Psyche" Butterfly Earrings cigarette holder It's surrounded by a clusterDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 Quite wonderful mid Victorian earrings, each on featuring a beautifully carved angelskin coral month with a vibrant red coral dangling beneath. Simple and charming design, with superb detail to the moths, which, in this case, represent the soul or Psyche (Greek word for butterfly). In ancient Greek mythology, Psyche was the mortal lover of Eros and the daughter of King Artistides and Queen Damaris. She was so beautiful that