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Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Micromosaic Doves 13.7 gr ROME

$ 520.07

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Metal Purity: 18k
  • Brand: Antique
  • Metal: Yellow Gold
  • Condition: Small section on the rim is missing, otherwise is very good. See photos

    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