18th Century Miniature hard stone Cherub Brooch, "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God" space age Modelled in 15k yellow gold

Modelled in 15k yellow gold it dates from the late Victorian period

Natural Ceylon Sapphire

The serpent guards a natural oval pearl

The effect is really quite striking

The quality is exceptional

18th Century Miniature hard stone Cherub Brooch, "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God" space age Modelled in 15k yellow goldDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 A gorgeous 18th Century memorial brooch. This one features a little cherub, grasping onto a small locket, which dangles below, containing a lock of blonde hair. The front of the locket is hand painted with "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God". Maybe the owner of this needed the belief of the almighty God, with his power to help grieve their sudden loss, or even to assure their loved one will go to heaven. The cherub itself is