Early Georgian Stuart Crystal Cufflinks in Case feed-condition-used setting up his own workshop

setting up his own workshop in Montreal

Somehow it is modern

if ever there was one

These black mother-of-pearls have a wonderful 'peacock' iridescent of blue and purple overtones

and finished with a further row of diamonds set in a scalloped border

Early Georgian Stuart Crystal Cufflinks in Case feed-condition-used setting up his own workshopThese cufflinks are nearly three hundred years old yet, one could be forgiven for thinking they were from the time of disco! In 1649 King Charles I was executed for treason. Stuart crystal jewellery were made to show support and sympathy for the Stuart monarchy and the deceased king. Each crystal is an elegant square with angular corners and red pink foil backing. Jewels were foil backed to capture all the surrounding light by day or candle light.