Gentlemens Jewels

The Royal Order of the Garter was founded in the fourteenth century by King Edward the Third. It was, and still is, the most prestigious order of Chivalry in the United Kingdom, along with the Victoria Cross and George Cross, and is the oldest national order of knighthood in the world. The symbol of the order is the buckled garter.

This fantastic and large Scottish brooch is a wonderful example of the Order. At the center of the brooch is an engraved shield and surrounding it is a large garter with a smooth buckle and elaborately engraved edges. Simple yet stunning, this brooch would be just as lovely on a man as a woman. It is completely unmarked but tests as sterling. The reverse has a ring at the top which probably originally held a safety chain. This impressive brooch measures 61.4 mm from top to bottom and 51.4 mm across, it weighs 29.4 grams. Made in Great Britain in about 1860-70.

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I was in northern Scotland, browsing the Dornock Bookshop, when I decided that six more books were enough and it was time to go. I wandered the streets, admiring the old brown stone buildings the locals think of as home. Daisy Chain Café was welcoming and warm, and the barista mentioned a few shops I might enjoy on my impulsive adventure into the Highlands. The weather was calm, warm, blue, and green, about 60 degrees with a breeze that frizzled my hair. I found a few antique shops filled with old lamps, a table I desperately wanted, and a few tchotchkes that would have looked fabulous on my mantle back home. Of course, among this fascinating bedlam of goodies, I found this. And now, so have you.

This Victorian Scottish brooch was handcrafted around 1870. It’s an antique pebble brooch in the shape of a flower crafted of malachite and Blue John agate set in silver. Blue John agate is found only in Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern, in England. It’s a blue fluorite that is sometimes called “Derbyshire spar”. It bears no marks and has been acid tested. Overall, this pin measures 71 mm north to south and 37 mm across, and it weighs 17.2 grams.

A pebble brooch like this should be worn proudly on the lapel, for the world to see, because darling, the world deserves to see it.

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Hunting, in the 1870’s, wasn’t just a man’s game. Women were invited to attend, and they most certainly knew how to dress for the occasion. An adventurous lady of means would ride sidesaddle on her horse, while wearing red to prevent any shots from coming her way. This woman would have known that thematic accessories were also required, such as a hunting-inspired brooch to accent her black riding hat.

This awesome antique Victorian citrine silver brooch was handcrafted around 1870 in the Scottish style. It features a quadruple deer head motif with the antlers holding the oval faceted citrine in place. This stone measures 27.4 x 19.3 x 10.5 mm and weighs approximately 29.43 carats. The large brooch weighs 41.7 grams and measures 69.5 x 63 x 21.5 grams. There are no marks on this fabulous piece, and it has been acid tested.

Deer have symbolized many things over the years. To Native Americans, they were considered messengers. Other cultures regarded them as a symbol of harmony. 

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Lost in history, bound in myth. That’s what I always think when come across very old things like this fantastic carved bloodstone intaglio seal. It makes me a little bit melancholy to think of what stories they could tell that I will never know! Then again, you might have noticed that I’m never adverse to making up their stories for myself!

This one features a fantastically carved coat of arms, handcrafted in a smooth mount of 18 karat gold. The oval bloodstone is carved with a shield of wheat of clover topped by a helmet with arrows. The ring is a size 6.75 US and measures 16 mm north to south and 15 mm across, it sits 4 mm off the finger. Made around 1850, the carving may pre-date the ring somewhat. The gold is marked ‘750’ for 18 karat gold and it is inscribed with initials on the back of ‘JVVS’ (perhaps, they’re a bit hard to make out). The ring weighs 6.8 grams.

This ring was most likely originally made for a man, but would be equally fabulous on a woman.

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Alas for William IV, he would only be king for seven years, a short reign by any standards. A plus for him, though, as he was never supposed to be king, but outlived his two older brothers, neither of whom ‘left issue’ as they say. He did some interesting things, though and was even the last King to appoint a Prime Minister to Parliament, against their collective will. He too died ‘issue-less’ and his niece, Queen Victoria would take the throne, rising to rule over a British Empire over which the sun never set.

William was often accused to being in the pocket of one Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Wellington, who was a soldier and and a statesmen, was perhaps best known for his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, but also for serving as Prime Minister twice. He and William knew each other well and when Parliament tried to pass the Reform Bill of 1832, the King asked Wellington to form a new government, a task at which Wellington ultimately failed. A famous cartoon from this time was released showing Wellington with whip in hand and hand on hat with the phrase ‘The Man Wot (who) Drove the Sovereign’, implying that Wellington had great power over the politics of the King.

This fabulous watch fob pendant holds a piece of bright orange Carnelian which is carved with a copy of the now-famous cartoon; and depicts Wellington dressed a coach driver surrounded by the words ‘The Man Wot Drove the Sovereign’. The fob is a good size, not a small one, it measures 29.2 mm height and the face of it is 22.2 x 16.7 mm, it was probably made during this time of civil unrest in about 1832 and the case is of 9 karat gold with a rosy hue. This wonderful piece of history was hand crafted in England and weighs 11.3 grams.

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I usually pass on fobs that are uncarved, as this one is, but I was taken in by this smooth oval of brightly flecked bloodstone and the lovely Maltese cross design on top!

This wonderfully rendered bloodstone fob was hand crafted in Chester, England in 1912 of 9 karat gold kissed with a rosy hue. The top has a beautiful Maltese cross set within arches of gold. This fob would make a wonderful pendant and is of a good size at 30 mm high and 18.6x11.8 mm on the face, the bloodstone itself measures 15.1x10.3 mm. This fob weighs 5.1.

A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!

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A cherub riding a swan as he looks to the horizon through his scope. The swan carries a letter for him, perhaps it is a Valentine?

This wonderful hand carved and hand crafted seal dates to the Georgian era. Housed in a 15 karat gold casing, this intricately carved carnelian intaglio seal is bright and very cheeky. The fob measures 24.9 mm high and the face measures 17.6 x 14.7 mm, it has been acid tested to verify the gold content. This beautiful piece was made in about 1830 and weighs 8.1 grams.

A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!

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"And now what is this intruging bauble that you're wearing?" he asked.

"Spin it." she said, and when he hesitated, "no, really, spin it".

He reached up and linked a finger under the chain. He spun it and laughed, 'I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you', she locked her eyes with his and smiled.

This spinner has a secret message, but I guess I’ve given it away! Spin it to reveal the true meaning of this lovely vintage pendant. Hand crafted in London in 1975, this fully hallmarked 9 karat gold pendant also bears the makers mark ‘E.M.’. The piece measures 33.7 mm north to south and 22.3 mm across and it weighs 3 grams.

Quick, spin it again, it’s fun, it’s addictive, it's true… I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you…

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I like to imagine that a well-to-do gentleman used one side of this fob seal to mark secret love letters and clandestine messages, while the other side was used for transparent business affairs. He probably had a grand mustache and a bicorn hat, and enjoyed reading Chaucer by his fireplace after a long night of writing in cursive and secret code.

This antique Georgian gold fob was handcrafted in England, around 1820. It’s a beautiful example with the addition of a wonderful gold split ring at the top. It is set with a wonderfully carved carnelian stone which features a family crest with the motto ‘In Ardua Virtus’ which is Latin for ‘Virtue in the Face of Difficulties’. The fob is completely hand crafted with exquisite attention to detail and it measures 48 mm top to bottom including the split ring and 23.8 mm across from north to south, the stone itself measures 19.4 x 18.3 mm. This early example is unmarked but acid tests as 15 karat gold, it weighs 20.2 grams.

I adore these fob seals, as you can see when you explore my lane! They’re filled with mystery and history, I just can’t get enough!

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The Captains face was shaved clean but his imperial mutton chops waved in the sea breeze as he scanned the horizon, his bold chin was set firm, his eyes narrowed. He pulled on the thick gold chain attached to his vest and removed a red leather case with a gold bale protruding from it’s top. Opening the case, he revealed a large and very precise compass, he removed it and stashed the case back into his pocket, noting the admiring glances aimed his way that always accompanied this move. The beautiful, large, crystal and gold compass had been carefully hand made by the renowned firm of Francis Barker and Son and it had been a gift from his wife, Victoria. It was she and their two sons who were his true pride and joy, but this compass was a close fourth and it always made him think of her and smile. Her joy on that Christmas morning when he had unwrapped it was a large part of the reason that he cherished it so dearly.

This fantastic gold compass was so amazing that I snapped it up instantly. Nestled into its original fitted box, the large compass is hand crafted in rock crystal and 9 karat gold with a fantastic large needle and hand painted dial with degrees of azimuth. The compass’s bale protrudes from the case so that it could be worn whilst still being protected by the hand crafted leather case, this has kept it in pristine condition for it’s over 150 years of life.

Hand crafted by the firm of Francis Barker and Son, Limited, a company known more for making compasses than for making jewelry, it is fully hallmarked with the marks for 9 karat gold, the leopard head showing that it was made in London, England and the date code d for 1859. This wonderful pendant measures 58.1 mm north to south and 38.9 mm across when outside of it’s case and weighs 23.8 grams (or 37.4 grams inside the case).

The Victorians prized compasses as both a practical tool and a love token, so that you could always find your way back to the one you love, but this wonderful compass is much a tool as it is a wearable piece of art. It would look fabulous hanging around your neck from a heavy gold watch chain as we’ve shown it here.

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His tie was striped with shades of crimson; his tailored suit was crisply pressed and charcoal. Her confidence was hardly ever shaken; and yet this man, whom she’d never met, asked her for the time because his pocket watch had stopped. All she could do was giggle. He tucked his watch and fob in his pocket, still wondering the time. She pulled out her phone and showed him the clock, without saying an actual word. He thanked her, as a gentleman would, and handed her his business card with just his name on the front, Jay Brady, his number was on the back. Again, all she could do was giggle.

This antique Victorian carnelian watch fob was made circa 1820 in England. The rich orange carnelian set in gold features an intaglio seal of a detailed family crest. This crest is that of the family Brady or McBrady, of Ireland. The crest is made up of a winged cherub set atop a Coat of Arms. The banner near the bottom reads, “Claritate Dextra”, which is Latin for ‘with a bright light to the right’. The upper part of this fob a boasts rich, regal design. This piece weighs 22.8 grams and measures 29.3 x 24.4 x 41.3 mm. It has been acid tested as 15 karat gold, it is likely what they call ‘cased’ meaning that it’s a very thick layer of gold over base metal, it would be impossible to tell without ruining the fob, but I assume most of these Georgian beauties are cased.

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There is a story of a man in England who writes letters with a feather quill, who scribbles his words in loopy cursive letters, and who, when he pauses, places his finger to his chin to ponder. His spectacles are round and silver and magnify his blue eyes beneath the lenses. His hair is dark brown, like baking chocolate, and there are strands of gray on the edges of his face. He carefully places his parchment inside a corresponding envelope and when he closes it, he presses this seal into some melted crimson wax.

This Victorian fob seal was handcrafted in England around 1850. It’s an antique fob crafted in 9 karat gold with a red carnelian intaglio set into it. The oval seal features the image of a woman holding a sheaf of wheat, a symbol of prosperity. This piece measures 24 mm in height, 17.2 mm in width, and 23.3 mm in depth. It weighs 5.1 grams and has been acid tested.

Imagine clandestine meetings and secrets in letters all tied together with a seal. It could be this fob that helps guard your words and correspondents. It would also make a fantastic bauble on a gold chain.

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This handsome antique watch fob was handcrafted in England around 1850. It’s a Victorian accessory made in 9 karat gold with a red carnelian at the base. The intaglio features man’s best friend, a charming dog, likely a greyhound, facing left. This fob measures 20.7 mm in height, 17.0 mm in width, and 21.2 mm in depth. It weighs 7.9 grams. There are no marks and it has been acid tested.  

For slipping onto a chain around the neck, or adding it to a bracelet for that je ne sais quois, there’s something remarkable about carrying around a piece of history.

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She wore it on a chain around her neck, a gift from her father. She remembered how when she was young, he would hang this charm from the chain of his pocket watch, always checking the time, never wanting to be late, but not too early either. He would tuck it into the breast pocket of his jacket for close keeping, making sure to never stick a pen in there for fear of it exploding over his precious trinkets. He was the gentlemanly type, opening the door for his wife, sharing his umbrella with strangers, lending his suit jacket to her when she was cold.

This antique Victorian niello locket fob was handcrafted in England around 1880. The round locket opens to reveal two frames inside, both lined in blue. This amazing watch fob measures 158.4 x 24.6 mm. It was made in silver and niello and has been acid tested. This locket fob measures six inches in length and weighs 31.9 grams.

This locket fob is to be worn like a gentleman on a watch chain, or don it like a lady on a chain around the neck like a lariat. 

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Fobs. These little pieces speak to my heart. They have secrets about them I try to uncover. What does the symbolism mean? Is this phrase attached to a famous fraternity or a clandestine brotherhood? Who made it, when and why? My curiouser and curiouser nature keeps me asking questions. In this case, I think that this wonderful fob symbolizes the unity of England, Scotland and Wales, by featuring the Rose of England, the Thistle of Scotland and the Daffodil of Wales and it bears the word ‘Unitie’ meaning ‘unity’ or ‘from many, one’.

This antique early Victorian gold fob was handcrafted in England around 1840. It’s a flower shaped fob with an oval carnelian seal featuring an intaglio of the three flowers and the word, “UNITIE”. Overall, this seal fob measures 19.4 x 15.2 x 12.4 mm and it weighs 3.6 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.

This beautiful object would look lovely on a bracelet or that long gold chain in your jewelry box. Imagine it with a simple floral dress, your hair up, and flats on.

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His guests were gathered around him in the library, listening to his addicting stories, tales full of wonder. He told of long dry African safaris and escaping lionesses. He told of riding energetic elephants in the rain in Thailand. She was small enough to hide behind the velvet settee, so she could watch her father speak. She would survey the crowd as they gasped and ooh-ed and ahh-ed. When her father was away on his long business trips, he would write long letters to her. She would check the mail every morning, looking for the envelope with her name. It was always closed with a giant wax seal impressed by the carnelian fob he always wore, and it always had tales of adventures inside.

This antique Georgian Intaglio seal fob was handcrafted around 1830 in England. This blackamoor seal boasts a carved carnelian featuring a Coat of Arms with the Latin phrase, “VIRTUTIS AMORE”, meaning “power of love”. Overall, this piece measures 25.5 x 21.2 x 25.3 mm and it weighs 10.1 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested at 9 karat gold.

This fob is a fabulous conversation piece. It could be the next item in your jewelry box. It is a great size to wear on a chain around the neck, or use it the original way as a watch fob.

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His tie was striped with shades of crimson; his tailored suit was handsome and charcoal. Her confidence was hardly ever startled. And yet, this man, whom she’d never met, asked her the time because, as he said, his pocket watch had stopped. And all she could do was giggle. He tucked his watch with accompanying fobs in his pocket, still wondering the time. She pulled out her phone and showed him the clock, without saying an actual word. He thanked her, as a gentleman would, and handed her his business card, with his number on the back. And again, all she could do was giggle.

This antique Victorian intaglio fob seal pendant was handcrafted in England around 1850. It features a carved oval carnelian set in 18 karat gold that has been acid tested. This fob measures 31 x 22.5 x 27.3 mm and it weighs 11.7 grams. The carnelian is carved with a highly detailed motif including a coat of arms with flowers, a wyvern, the sun, and the Latin phrase, “ALTIUS TENDO”, meaning “I reach higher”. 

This is a large sized pendant, made to hang from a matching chain, to show off and to talk about. 

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A compass was more than useful in a time before GPS, before easy access to maps; it could in fact, be a real life saver.

This compass was made to be used as a watch fob, but now could be repurposed as a pendant, or if you’re a pocket watch carrier, used for its original intent. The fob measures 27.5 mm north to south and 20.8 mm across. It is fully hallmarked as being made in London in 1882 of 9 karat gold, and has the makers mark of ‘JG&S’. This wonderful compass still works and could come in useful if your phone runs out of juice!

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"Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done.

You cannot possess me for I belong to myself But while we both wish it, I give you that which is mine to give. You cannot command me for I am a free person But I shall serve you in those ways you require And the honeycomb will taste sweeter coming from my hand." - Traditional Celtic Wedding Vows

I admit it, this spectacular Posy holder brooch made me a bit weak in the knees when I came across it on a visit to Scotland. Hand crafted of sterling silver in 1881, this brooch is done in the shape of beautifully detailed Thistle, the flower of Scotland. Measuring a generous 52.4 mm north to south and 19.9 mm across and is 14 mm deep, it is empty at the top and meant to hold a boutonniere or even a single flower. This piece is fully hallmarked to the reverse with a registration mark which indicates that it was marked on June 15th, 1881, and it also has the hallmarks for Scotland, Edinburgh, and a z for the year 1881, as well as Queen Victoria in profile which means it is made in sterling silver. The brooch has a long pin stem and C clasp and weighs 7.0 grams.

Are you looking for the perfect wedding accessory for the well-dressed groom? Why not try this instant heirloom? At almost 140 years old, it’s ready for another century or two of use!

A note from Victoria: If you are using this to hold a full boutonniere, we found it works best to also pin the flowers so that they don't fall out!

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Ancient Greek myth tells us that while the Creator was giving all flowers their color, he heard a soft whisper, “Forget me not!”. By the time this tiny voice was heard, nearly all his colors had been used up. He was only able to gift this little flower a small amount of blue. None the less, this flower was very pleased and delighted to don such a lovely blue shade, and so he wore it with pride and happiness. During Medieval times, ladies wore this flower’s symbol as a sign of enduring love and faithfulness.

This antique Victorian 9 karat gold brooch was handcrafted in England in 1896. The front of this oval engraved brooch features a motif of forget-me-not flowers with a garter or buckle frame. The front piece opens to reveal a secret message: Forget Me Not. This brooch pin measures 38.5 x 18.5 mm and it weighs 3.8 grams. This piece has been fully hallmarked as it bears the gold purity mark, “9.CARAT” and the registration number, “RD273697”. There is also a maker’s mark that reads, “W.J.H”.

This perfect brooch pin would tidy up any jacket lapel and would be a lovely golden accent on a winter scarf.

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When Queen Victoria's Royal Court followed her to Scotland and Barlmoral Castle, the demand for Scottish jewelry in all forms flourished. The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, had become a popular and very romantic motif in Scotland in the 17th century. Made to ward off witches and evil spirits, it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time this wonderful brooch was made during the Victorian era, these brooches were being given as betrothal pieces, often shown with the hearts intertwined, the message was that the receiver had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in about 1880, it is beautifully detailed with blue, white, red and green enamel to the front. This piece is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. It was likely made in England. The brooch measures 40.3 mm north to south and 29.9 mm across and weighs 9.8 grams.

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In Scotland, the thistle is the national symbol, it stands for pain, protection, and pride. There is a legend that is based in the 13th century in which the Norse King’s soldiers invade a Scottish Coastal town. This Viking King plotted to sneak slyly in on the Scottish Clansmen and Highlanders, while they slept. They chose to go barefoot. One of the soldiers stepped on a native thistle and cried out in pain. His scream was so loud it woke the Scots and thus the battle began prematurely, leaving the Scots victorious. How factual this myth is, is up to interpretation; but around this time period, the thistle became a symbol of national pride in Scotland.

This wonderful Scottish brooch is set with an array of richly colored agates in shades of reds, yellows, oranges and grays which form a traditional Garter motif. The center of the brooch features a detailed silver thistle with one Amethyst and two Citrine faceted thistle flowers. This early example of Scottish jewelry was probably made around 1850-1860 and it has a small clip at the top, probably meant to hold a safety chain originally, it can now be used to hang this large brooch on a sturdy chain. The back of this piece is engraved with the initials EW in curvy script. There is a small repair to the back where a new ‘C’ clasp was put on. The brooch measures 60.3 mm north to south and 51 mm across and it weighs 31.4 grams. There are no hallmarks and we’ve tested it as sterling silver.

When the Castle at Balmoral was completed in 1856, the entourage of the Royal family flocked to Scotland. They dressed themselves in tartans and plaids, pinned with brooches set with agates, amethysts and citrines, brooches like this magnificent beauty.

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Curiouser and curiouser. Reminiscent of a demon with its haunting red eyes, but also suggestive of a soothsayer with its long beard and mysterious existence. It’s rings like this that capture my imagination and make me wonder the most wondrous of things. I found this interesting bauble in Amsterdam a few weeks ago. I had just polished off a toffee souffle at Vinkeles and was going for a twilight stroll when a small garden level storefront caught my eye. It didn’t take me long until I had a handful of goodies, including this intriguing charmer.

This amazing gold ring was handcrafted around 1900. It’s a creative piece, with demons as the shoulders with red ruby eyes and a sparkling cluster of diamonds at the center. This ring consists of 16 old European cut diamonds, totaling an approximate weight of 1.275 carats. The center diamond measures 5 x 5 x 3.5 mm, weighing approximately .60 carats. The ring face measures 10.5 mm north to south and 23.7 mm across, and 5 mm off the finger. The band width narrows to 3.3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 8 and it weighs 8.2 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.

Wear a little mystery on your finger! I love this fabulous little bauble and I just know you will, too.

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This antique silver bird brooch was handcrafted in 1917 in Europe. Across the open-winged bird is a banner that reads, “Ypres”, a city in Belgium known for the Battle of Ypres – a series of fights during World War I between Germany and the Allied Forces. This brooch measures 60 mm across and 17.3 mm north to south. It has been acid tested and weighs 2.7 grams.

There were hundreds of thousands of casualties in the five engagements of the Battle of Ypres, which began in 1914 and ended in 1918. It was a significant battleground, and remembering it meant commemorating a plethora of multi-nationals that were involved – including but not limited to Australians, Belgians, Canadians, Indians, Africans, and New Zealanders. There were controversial moves in the battles that have gone down in history as potentially improper, which is saying a lot as far as warfare goes. Of course, out of tragedy, there is always a silver lining. Subsequently, the town and surrounding areas were completely rebuilt and brought into the modern era with new technologies and architecture.

What better way to remember something so life altering than a badge of honor?

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I’m always ravenous for pieces of art that can be worn and shown off. And pieces like these, with endless charm and flattery, are by far my favorite. There’s a sweetness with this piece that stems from the jeweler’s love for his craft. There’s tradition with this piece, illuminated from the idea of nature. There’s a fashion with this piece, found in the ratios of gold, crystal, and paint, which give a sense of perfect artistic balance.

This antique Victorian gold Essex crystal brooch was handcrafted in England around 1880. It features a detailed motif of a horse and bridle, set in 15 karat gold. It’s a round pin that measures 22.4 mm in diameter and weighs 8.4 grams. It bears the hallmark, “V” and a maker’s mark. This brooch has been acid tested.

This type of reverse cut and painted rock crystal is commonly called an Essex Crystal. It’s made by taking a smooth round rock crystal, and cabochon cutting it, then deeply reverse-carving it. The stone is then hand-painted from the back. It’s a tedious process that takes many man hours. Of course, every minute of work on this piece was absolutely worth it!

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A billowy scarf, a dress with an impossible neckline, a jaunty hat, a silk neck tie; these are just a few of the things that would be greatly improved upon by adding a pin as fabulous as this one.

Hand crafted by one of my favorite firms, Murrle Bennett & Co., this wonderful pin features a lovely heart shaped opal at the top and a smaller round opal at the termination of what looks like a stylized G-clef. The pin is made in 9 karat gold with a rosy pink color, it is 47.5 mm from top to bottom and 12mm across at the widest point. Made in England around 1900-1910. This pin is marked ‘9ct’, ‘Patent’ and with the ‘MB&Co’ makers mark, it weighs 2.2 grams.

This versatile pin would make a great gift for the one that you love!

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Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!