Georgian White Paste Dove Pendant van cleef & arpels It dates from the late

It dates from the late 1970s

and the stone rests in an 18k gold bezel setting

carving the head of Aphrodite with hammer and chisel (with a set of compasses to one side)

Finished in black enamel

and carrying on into the afterlife

Georgian White Paste Dove Pendant van cleef & arpels It dates from the lateDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A beautiful Georgian dove pendant dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. It's modelled in silver, and set with white paste gemstones including a stunning central old pear cut full of life and colour. The dove has long been a powerful symbol of peace and freedom, but they're also know as "Love Birds" and it's likely this was exchanged as a gift of affection between lovers. Made at a time when paste gemstones could