Keshi Pearl & Diamond Earrings by Paspaley
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- Keshi Pearls - Keshi is a Japanese word meaning 'poppy seed', but not an indicator of the true size of the pearl. But keshi pearls are small, and are usually irregular in shape. They are sold by weight rather than size as is usual with pearls. Originally a by-product of pearl farming, most Keshi pearls are now deliberately cultivated.
- Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- lockets - diamond 3,475
- Paspaley pearls (Australia) - pendants & lockets 66
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pendants and lockets, diamond
- diamond 2,697
- diamond and pearl 671
- pendants and lockets, gold - gold with diamonds 3,395
- pendants and lockets, pearl - pearl, South Sea, Tahitian 553
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