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This is a deeply romantic brooch and would make an incredible present for a loved one! The heart, dove, arrow and flowers are rich in symbolic meaning, conveying messages of romantic and eternal love, fidelity and hope. The arrow indicates that the wearer has been struck by love, the heart a universal symbol of love, devotion and romance. Doves represent peace, faith and fidelity. The flowers represent true love and loyalty. 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Split pearls with typical surface blemishes and light nacre damage. Peridot light green hue, well saturated. Stone with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREAT BRITISH GEMS, curated by Emma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62946727199069,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3599\/7789\/files\/IMG_5527.heic?v=1767371085"},{"product_id":"absolutely-stunning-georgian-gold-gem-brooch","title":"Absolutely Stunning Georgian Gold Gem Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely stunning Georgian Gold Gem Brooch. This really is an exceptional piece of Georgian Jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 1.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.6grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: General marks, wear, dents etc in keeping with general age and wear. 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Stamped 15ct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Victorian and later jewellery the swallow symbolises love, loyalty, fidelity and the promise of a safe return especially for loved ones going on long journeys, as swallows mate for life and always find their way home from migration. These sentimental tokens represented enduring affection, hope for homecoming and steadfastness, often given by sailors or soldiers as tokens of \"I will return\". These were very common tokens given in WW1 by soldiers going off to war. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlabaster and Wilson was a renowned, long-standing British family jeweller, founded in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Wilson. They were known for high-quality gold, diamond and enamel pieces, especially equestrian and sporting motifs. The company, very sadly closed its doors in 2018, though pieces are still sought after and available. 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Estimated total diamond weight 0.40ct, H-I colour, SI clarity. Metal fineness 14ct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20th Century, Mid-century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 4.5cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 5.5grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Surface scratches and small marks. General slight discolourations. Diamonds appear bright and well matched. Rubies appear a bright, well matched slightly purplish pinky red. Electronically testes as palladium and approximately 14ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREAT BRITISH GEMS, curated by Emma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63175359955293,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3599\/7789\/files\/IMG_7239_0826cd1f-490d-4d5a-8cae-61a98a3c73bf.jpg?v=1769091140"},{"product_id":"gorgeous-9ct-gold-ruby-and-diamond-bar-brooch","title":"Gorgeous 9ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous 9ct gold ruby and diamond bar brooch. Set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Hallmarks for London. Estimated total diamond weight 0.25ct. Date 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 5.5cm Length of cluster: 11mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: General marks, wear and discolouration and dents in keeping with age. Diamonds bright. 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In the form of an arrow with an array of rose-cut diamonds set to the feathers and the point, centrally set is a pearl (untested) surrounded by a circle of rose-cut diamonds with a pin and locking 'C' clasp fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrows combined with flowers became popular in Victorian and then later Edwardian jewellery. The arrow is associated with cupid's arrow but also strength and direction, coupled with a flower symbolises a balance between strength and soft sentimentality. The combination often pairs the sharp, direct and protective nature of an arrow with the romantic or emotional meaning of a specific flower often serving as a token of affection or friendship. The arrow respresents the dart of Cupid and when combined with flowers signifies being struck by love. These brooches were often exchanged between lovers or friends to symbolise emotional sincerity, protective love and a desire to be remembered. 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Popularised by a fascination with astronomy and romanticism, pieces like this one often signified new beginnings, hope and affection with many worn as \"honeymoon brooches\" to represent love and marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Length: 2.8cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:2.9grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Surface scratches and minor marks. Varied discolourations. The diamonds appear fairly bright and well matched. Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. 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Split pearls with typical surface blemishes and light to some nacre damage. Rubies pinkish red hie, well saturated. Turquoise untested for natural colour origin. Stones with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly brooches were highly popular, representing a continuation of Victorian sentimentalism combined with the light, flowing aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement. They were considered romantic, feminine and symbolic of the wearer's grace. Their key meanings were transformation and rebirth, following the Victorian fascination with the life cycle, butterflied symbolised the metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a winged creature, representing personal growth, change and overcoming hard times. They also symbolised the soul and immortality, often associated with the Greek Word for butterfly, psyche, which also means \"soul\". It was viewed as a symbol of the soul's liberation, immortality and resurrection. 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Base metal pin. File marks to the back of the brooch. Stones bright with light abrasion. Some discolouration to turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREAT BRITISH GEMS, curated by Emma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63193463226717,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3599\/7789\/files\/IMG_7370.jpg?v=1769275526"},{"product_id":"wonderful-early-20th-century-gold-and-turquoise-crescent-brooch","title":"Wonderful Early 20th Century Gold and Turquoise Crescent Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful Early 20th Century gold and turquoise crescent brooch. Crescent moon brooches in victorian and Edwardian times symbolised femininity, empowerment and change often representing the Roman moon goddess Diana. They were frequently gifted on honeymoons, which led to the nickname \"honeymoon brooch\", it signified new beginnings, fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth at widest point: 5mm. Length: 4.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: General light marks, wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Turquoise with some discolouration and light abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREAT BRITISH GEMS, curated by Emma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63193714983261,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3599\/7789\/files\/IMG_7364.jpg?v=1769275526"},{"product_id":"superb-victorian-15ct-gold-paste-and-split-pearl-brooch","title":"Superb Victorian 15ct Gold, Paste and Split Pearl Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a superb Victorian 15ct Gold, Paste and Split Pearl brooch. Stamped 15ct. Victorian star brooches, which were very popular in the late 19th Century, symbolised guidance, hope and good luck. The Victorians had a deep fascination with all things celestial and spiritual. They were worn as tokens of protection, representing a desire for direction and a connection to the heavens. Star jewellery was believed to guide the wearer in life. They were frequently worn as protective amulets to keep the wearer safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 2.5cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3.8 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: General light marks, wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Paste with light abrasion. 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Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Cultured pearl with typical surface blemishes and minor nacre damage. Opals appear translucent with a variable full-spectrum play of colour. Opals with some nicks\/nibbles to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREAT BRITISH GEMS, curated by Emma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63194112852317,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3599\/7789\/files\/IMG_7374.jpg?v=1769275526"},{"product_id":"wonderful-turquoise-and-split-pearl-double-horseshoe-brooch","title":"Wonderful 19th Century Victorian Turquoise and Split Pearl Double Horseshoe Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a really wonderful 19th Century Victorian turquoise and split pearl double horseshoe brooch. In Victorian jewellery, a double horseshoe represents an amplified doubled good luck, enhanced protection and enduring friendship or love. They were very popular in the late 19th Century when there was a surge in superstition, this design combined two symbols to maximise their protective powers. Double horseshoe pieces, particularly these brooches, were often given as \"sweetheart tokens\" or gifts between friends and lovers, representing an inseparable bond or a promise of shared fortune. In this brooch, the horseshoes are positioned with the ends pointing upwards and this represented the horseshoe as acting as a container to catch and hold good luck for the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of horseshoe: 1cm, Length of brooch: 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.9grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: General marks, wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear. Paste and turquoise with light abrasion and a few nicks, some discoloured. Split pearls have typical surface blemishes and light nacre damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GREAT BRITISH GEMS, curated by Emma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63201186054493,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3599\/7789\/files\/IMG_7369.jpg?v=1769275526"},{"product_id":"simply-gorgeous-19th-century-victorian-turquoise-and-split-pearl-brooch","title":"Simply Gorgeous 19th Century Victorian Turquoise and Split Pearl Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a simply gorgeous 19th Century Victorian Turquoise heart brooch with a bow on top, brooches don't get more gorgeous than this! A heart with a bow on top symbolised two hearts tied together, they became very popular in the high romance era influenced by Queen Victoria. The heart and bow often connected to the idea of an unbreakable, continuous or \"everlasting love\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of brooch: 3.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Metal with some surface scratches and wear, areas of slight discolouration. Split pearls untested for natural origins. Split pearls in good condition with some abrasion to the nacre, typical surface blemishes. 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