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Victorian Amethyst Heart Brooch in Gold, Birmingham, 1876


€ 980.00 *
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Victorian Amethyst Heart Brooch in Gold, Birmingham, 1876
Victorian Amethyst Heart Brooch in Gold, Birmingham, 1876
Description
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As the most romantic of all symbols, the heart can be found again and again in the jewellery of the 19th and early 20th century - jewellery of a time that so often wanted to convey sentimental messages. However, time also developed variations on the theme that added further nuances to the romantic message. This work from the Victorian era presents a heart made of delicate purple amethyst at its center. To the right and left, small ivy leaves covered in lighter gold accompany the gemstone. Its evergreen nature, its unshakeable clinging to walls and facades made ivy a symbol of lasting bonds - especially in marriage and matters of friendship. But the materials could also be read romantically: Amethyst, for example, was said to have been worn as a ring by St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. According to its hallmark, this small work was created in 1876 in the workshop of Pledge & Son in Birmingham. We discovered this sentimental piece of jewelry in London. It is still beautifully preserved today.
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Victorian Amethyst Heart Brooch in Gold, Birmingham, 1876
Love Me Tender
€ 980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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