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Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Micromosaic Doves 13.7 gr ROME
$ 520.07
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Description
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant.Truly
exceptional
craftsmanship and fine details.
Inscription on the back ROME. Probably was purchased during one of the GRAND TOURS.
Micromosaic of 2
Doves
and
Forget-Me-Not
flowers.
It is interesting to know that in Victorian Times (just like today) doves symbolized peace, friendship and the bringing of hope.
Forget-Me-Not symbolism goes back to
15th century
Germany
. It was believed that those who wear this
flower
will
not forget
their lovers.
In the
Victorian
language
the
flower
was a
symbol
of veritable and true love, and therefore it was often worn by ladies as a sign of veneration and enduring love.
Large 3 dimensional pendant. Length 2 1/4" with bail and 1 1/2" without. Width 1 1/2". 8mm thick.
Weight 13.7gr