{"product_id":"antique-moth-and-ivy-leaf-mourning-brooch-whitby-jet-diamond-pearl-and-ruby-15ct-gold","title":"Antique Moth and Ivy leaf mourning brooch, Whitby jet, Diamond, pearl and Ruby, 15ct gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are in awe of this beautiful, fine and rare antique Victorian mourning brooch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in 15ct yellow gold with a rich aged patina and inky black Whitby jet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features a finely carved Whitby jet ivy leaf, the ivy leaf itself representing the evergreen or everlasting, usually the everlasting love felt for a loved one lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack colours were commonly used in mourning jewellery and in this context the colour is said to represent death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf has perched on top of it a pretty jewelled moth, crafted in gold it is adorned with creamy seed pearls with ruby eyes and a single old cut diamond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearls in mourning jewellery are said to represent tears and moths were for a long time thought to represent death or the soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brooch is upon first look not necessarily seen as a mourning piece and is more subtle in its design but not in its symbolism, whomever created this or commissioned this piece really put a lot of sentiment into it with each little touch having a deep meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is truly a magnificent piece of mourning jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt fastens with an early safety style fastener this is a later replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for the collector of mourning jewellery, this is a true heirloom quality piece and quite a rare piece!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks and era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked, tests as 15ct gold, Victorian era, C1880s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition overall, minor surface wear commensurate with age and use, clasp is a replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.55\" width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.50\" height \/ length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs approx 10.37 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions or queries please contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StolenAttic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40270258569298,"sku":"5364","price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/products\/Antique-Moth-Ivy-leaf-mourning-brooch-pic-1A-720x3_10.10-d940ecfe-f.webp?v=1670795815","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/zh-cn\/products\/antique-moth-and-ivy-leaf-mourning-brooch-whitby-jet-diamond-pearl-and-ruby-15ct-gold","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}