Arabesque An arabesque is an intricate design of interwoven flowing lines, often featuring heart-shapes, composed in a geometric pattern. Volutes, auriculars, and scrolls are all integral elements with an abundance of floral and foliate,...
Archaeological Revival Archaeological revival refers to the neo-styles of the 18th and 19th centuries inspired by the excavations and discoveries of Roman, Egyptian, Hellenistic and Etruscan sites. The first revival came after excavations of the buried cities of...
Auricular An auricular is a C-shaped – ear shell like – decorative motif. Evolving around 1600, the motif was used extensively during the Baroque period. Later, during the Rococo, it also occurred as an “S” shape. Auricular Motifs in a...
Basket Mount A basket mount is a fancy setting for a gemstone that is pierced to give the setting a lacy or basket look. Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Ring with Basket Motif...
Belcher Ring A belcher ring has a flush setting, similar to a gypsy ring, whereby the prongs are cut into the mounting. The stone is placed within a recess created in the shank and secured by the carved out prongs. This results in the table of the stone being level...
