Cupid's Arrow

Romantic Brooch with Pearl & Diamonds in Silver on Gold, c. 1900


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Romantic Brooch with Pearl & Diamonds in Silver on Gold, c. 1900
Romantic Brooch with Pearl & Diamonds in Silver on Gold, c. 1900
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If you browse through the range offered by jewelry dealers in the late Victorian era, one thing in particular stands out: The range was characterized by romantic motifs. The arrow, for example, is one of those symbols that was repeatedly taken up and varied. In the catalog of the London Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company for 1899 alone, the arrow motif appears in numerous places, see here. The meaning of the motif is obvious, as it is Cupid's famous arrow that strikes the heart and sparks love. But how long will this love last? Is it a short, sweet pain or a happiness that lasts a lifetime? This brooch provides an answer. Because the arrow has a beautiful natural pearl in its center, a symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, and like that, it has sprung from a shell. 43 rose cut diamonds with a total weight of around 0.18 ct adorn each part of the arrow. Diamonds - the hardest minerals on earth - stand for eternity in the language of gemstones. In the context of Cupid's arrow, they send an unmistakable message: this love will last forever! This elegant brooch is made of gold, which is overlaid with silver to create a bright, white setting. The excellent condition in the original case from the jeweler W. Wright from the English coastal town of Bournemouth is also remarkable. A piece of jewellery full of symbolism - and a perfect gift for those who appreciate its true meaning.
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Romantic Brooch with Pearl & Diamonds in Silver on Gold, c. 1900
Cupid's Arrow
€ 1,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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