A Late Victorian gold pink topaz and love birds brooch.
The two split pearl swallows or swifts, supporting between them a foil back pink topaz drop, on a knife-edge bar.
The birds are often an allusion for lovers, with their appearance in Spring, ushering in a more colourful and bountiful season. Pink topaz is associated with the heart chakra, it is love and connection to others, promoting emotional healing and balance. It attracts positive energy into life.
A delightful present for brides, newly weds or as a pregnancy gift.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Electronically tests as approximately 17ct gold, possible interference from gilt finish. Pin untested.
Date:
Circa 1900.
Length:
4.1cm.
Condition:
Deterioration to the colour of the foil backing.
Topaz with minor frits/nibbles.
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.
A Late Victorian gold pink topaz and love birds brooch.
The two split pearl swallows or swifts, supporting between them a foil back pink topaz drop, on a knife-edge bar.
The birds are often an allusion for lovers, with their appearance in Spring, ushering in a more colourful and bountiful season. Pink topaz is associated with the heart chakra, it is love and connection to others, promoting emotional healing and balance. It attracts positive energy into life.
A delightful present for brides, newly weds or as a pregnancy gift.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Electronically tests as approximately 17ct gold, possible interference from gilt finish. Pin untested.
Date:
Circa 1900.
Length:
4.1cm.
Condition:
Deterioration to the colour of the foil backing.
Topaz with minor frits/nibbles.
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.