3 septembre 2012
Pink oblong spinel with border of brilliant-cut diamonds, set in silver in an openwork mount.
Pink oblong spinel with border of brilliant-cut diamonds, set in silver in an openwork mount. Europe, ca.1850. Height: 0.625 in, Width: 0.5 in. Bequeathed by the Rev. Chauncy Hare Townshend. 1317-1869. © V&A Images During medieval times, spinels were...