Victorian Pearl & Lapis Lazuli Lucky Horseshoe Brooch mourning ring light wear to the stones

light wear to the stones commensurate with age

An antique Scottish thistle pendant carved from a single piece of pale citrine

and gifted her a miniature portrait of his eye for her to wear - the idea being that she would be able to keep this intimate image of him close to her

The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key

DATE: Art Deco

Victorian Pearl & Lapis Lazuli Lucky Horseshoe Brooch mourning ring light wear to the stonesDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful Victorian horseshoe brooch set with two rows of gemstones: pearl outer and lapis lazuli inner. It dates from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Pearls & Lapis Lazuli MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 2cm WEIGHT 4. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, one pearl is damaged