Georgian White Paste Dove Pendant van cleef & arpels His quiver lies on the

His quiver lies on the ground behind him

and the stone rests in an 18k gold bezel setting

Finished in black enamel

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

It's crafted in 15 karat gold and finished in black enamel that forms a buckle motif with the lettering within

Georgian White Paste Dove Pendant van cleef & arpels His quiver lies on theDATE: 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