Lover's Eye pendant with an oil painting encased in gold plate over sterling with a quartz crystal cabochon which gives a magical magnifying effect, measuring 1/2" in diameter; 18" 16k gold over brass chain included. THE HISTORY: Lover's Eyes were a jewelry trend c.1785-1830 of brooches set with tiny watercolor portraits on ivory. Since they were cropped to eyes, they were in many ways more direct and intimate than traditional miniature portraits; but also because they were just eyes, they were Mystical Clear Jewelry For Gifts, Mystical 14k Gold Jewelry Gift, Artistic Gold Jewelry With Cabochon, Mystical 14k Gold Jewelry, Artistic Round Pendant Jewelry With Cabochon, Mystical Engraved Gold Jewelry, Artistic Cabochon Round Pendant Jewelry, Artistic Round Cabochon Pendant Jewelry, Artistic Gold Round Jewelry
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No. 2148 Lover's Eye Pendant

Lover's Eye pendant with an oil painting encased in gold plate over sterling with a quartz crystal cabochon which gives a magical magnifying effect, measuring 1/2" in diameter; 18" 16k gold over brass chain included. THE HISTORY: Lover's Eyes were a jewelry trend c.1785-1830 of brooches set with tiny watercolor portraits on ivory. Since they were cropped to eyes, they were in many ways more direct and intimate than traditional miniature portraits; but also because they were just eyes, they…

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