All Souls Jewel, early 15th century

émail en ronde bosse, gold, pink tourmaline

Comb, Gotland

3000 bce

The Phoenix Jewel
1570-80 ce

The Dunstable Swan Jewel
Early 15th century ce
English or French, émail en ronde bosse, gold

My favorite jewel. The only known surviving example of a livery badge. It was worn by nobles eager to demonstrate their loyalty to a king or a noble family .

Livery Badge