Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch scottish and a plain diagonal stripe

and a plain diagonal stripe down the middle

with fine gold mainsheet and sails curved as if full of wind

a clear nod to this past mythology

instead of the usual one or two

An exquisite Victorian Etruscan Revival 15k gold band

Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch scottish and a plain diagonal stripeDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A striking Victorian fertility brooch set with graduated natural pearls. The exaggerated navette shape is reminiscent of an eye or well, fertility brooch It dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880, crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Natural Pearls MEASUREMENTS 4. 9 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 6. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, with fine antique patina