Georgian White Paste "Saint Esprit" Pendant stud earrings but that's another story)

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reminiscent of crescent moons

rising about a millimetre off the finger

The brooch pictured is a large cameo representation of Dionysus/Bacchus

Some sources go on to suggest he had is soldiers paint the Chi Ro (first two letters of Christ's name in Greek) onto their shields before the battle

Georgian White Paste "Saint Esprit" Pendant stud earrings but that's another story)DATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A gorgeous Georgian Saint Esprit pendant crafted in silver and set with myriad white paste gemstones. Representing the Holy Spirit, the Saint Esprit, in the form a dove carrying an olive branch in its beak, was a popular peace symbol in 18th and 19th century France. This one was made in the 1820s, and remains in great antique condition. STONES White Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS 4. 6 x 3. 4cm WEIGHT 9. 8g MARKS No marks present,