An early 20th century 9ct gold heart brooch, comprising an entwined single thread with turquoise terminals.
Turquoise is a stone of protection, power, wisdom and immortality.
Seen as a sign of good luck, it was a protection against all things evil. A proverb states ‘Given by a loving hand it brings with it happiness and good fortune.’ and especially when worn as jewellery, by either partner, it is considered a promise of fidelity and protectiveness to a lover. ]
Turquoise is also a strengthening stone, good for exhaustion, depression, or panic attacks!
Marks:
Stamped 9ct.
Base metal pin.
Date:
Circa 1900-1920.
Length:
2.7cms.
Condition:
Light surface marks and wear to the gilt finish in keeping with use.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
An early 20th century 9ct gold heart brooch, comprising an entwined single thread with turquoise terminals.
Turquoise is a stone of protection, power, wisdom and immortality.
Seen as a sign of good luck, it was a protection against all things evil. A proverb states ‘Given by a loving hand it brings with it happiness and good fortune.’ and especially when worn as jewellery, by either partner, it is considered a promise of fidelity and protectiveness to a lover. ]
Turquoise is also a strengthening stone, good for exhaustion, depression, or panic attacks!
Marks:
Stamped 9ct.
Base metal pin.
Date:
Circa 1900-1920.
Length:
2.7cms.
Condition:
Light surface marks and wear to the gilt finish in keeping with use.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.