Victorian Emerald Paste & Diamond Starburst Pendant hair slide the hen symbolizes ideal maternal

the hen symbolizes ideal maternal love and Christian love - she is self sacrificing

and they dangle from oak leaf tops - also wonderfully well detailed

French gold marks

It's fully set with lively paste gemstones in white

these three

Victorian Emerald Paste & Diamond Starburst Pendant hair slide the hen symbolizes ideal maternalDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A striking antique starburst pendant dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. It's set with nine vibrant emerald paste gemstones and rose cut diamonds arranged on eight knife edge lobes around a central paste. Crafted in 9 karat gold with silver settings claws for the pastes, and rub over settings for the diamonds. STONES Green Paste Gemstones Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS 3. 2 x 3. 2cm WEIGHT 7. 3g MARKS No marks