Hi Zeide and Caitlyn,

These magnificent pieces were the It Adornment in mid-late 1500's It was also thought to be one way ladies of minor nobility, not of the immediate royal family and courtresans were able to get arround the sumptuary laws of the time reguarding pearls.

I just love that book! so many wonderful Items such vision ot the artist to use pearls to create the body of a dragon, goose or lion. such tallent!

Ash