Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin "Best Wishes" Edwardian bar the love knot

the love knot

During the 1800s

Set with two richly colored amethyst gemstones and thirty-six creamy seed pearls

passed in 1861

This antique Art Nouveau ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch was handcrafted in France around 1900

Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin "Best Wishes" Edwardian bar the love knotThe Victorians loved all things romantic and sentimental and this definitely carried over into the Edwardian era. Loaded with symbols of God, nature and love, these fabulous silver message brooches perhaps represent this heartfelt sentimentality in its purest form! Ive come across all kinds over the years. Treasured daily worn reminders of those they loved, Ive found some that convey Gods blessing (Mizpah ), some that say Regard, Dearest, 'Adore' or