Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Pearl & Turquoise Gold Brooch

Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Pearl & Turquoise Gold BroochVictorian (1837 1901) oval yellow gold brooch featuring seed pearls and turquoise gemstones. The brooch has a long safety chain to protect the wearer from losing the brooch. In the mid century the subject of gem lore became very popular. For the Victorian's a turquoise gemstone was thought to preserve sight and protect from injury. Even today in the north east, there is a proverb stating 'That a Turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it

The piece is in excellent vintage condition and measures 3

The necklace has five layered of chrome flowers strung on a fine link chain

The pieces were beautifully designed and renowned ÌÇ_in many cases to look real

This spray of flowers is stunning creating a real impact

Monet was established in 1919 by two brothers in New York

colourful necklace comprising a collection of bright yellow

pink facetted glass stones set in a gold tone metal

a crescent had multiple meanings such as 'starting over' and 'new beginnings'

Turquoise is the birthstone for December

a hallmark used on pieces of jewellery Ciro jewellery made out of silver

but is not marked

1837-1901ORIGINEngland