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Wheat-ear style

A style of decoration in the form of ears of wheat. It was introduced in France in the 18th century, following the peapod style, and was used for brooches with single sprays or elaborate sheaves, usually of silver set with small diamonds.

From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson