Antique Victorian Seed Pearl & Turquoise Gold Bar Brooch watch chainVictorian turquoise and seed pearl gold flower bar brooch. In the mid century the subject of gem lore became very popular. For the Victorian's a turquoise gemstone was thought to preserve sight and protect from injury. Even today in the north east, there is a proverb stating 'That a Turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune'. Additionally pearls had multiple meanings, primarily they were associated with 'beauty'.
Vintage 1930's Bohemian Czech amber glass bracelet
Antique Edwardian (1901-1914) paste sterling silver oval pendant
Alpine flowers were popular souvenirs of the Alps and the blue Gentian flower one of the most popular from the mid-1900s until the 1940s and 1950s to be made into fashionable jewellery
The rose and bud are highlighted in rose gold alongside the leaves highlighted in yellow gold
it appears to have never been worn
'Richard John Wakefield' a popular jeweller living in Tenby Street north Birmingham
measuring 17cm in length and 1cm in width
the brooch was hallmarked from 925 sterling silver in Birmingham
Vintage Art Deco c
The back of the brooch is closed with an open 'c' clasp
1940s green baguette and clear paste stones lizard brooch
The garnets are set in garnet gold