17th Century Iron Key Pendant chalcedony Exceptional antique bar brooch with

Exceptional antique bar brooch with five vivid antique green garnets in crown-like prong settings raised over an old cut diamond-studded bar

The French motto reads: "LA LUNE TE FEU" which translates literally as The Moon Fires You

when the butterfly emerged from its chrysalis and flew away specifically represented the immortal soul leaving the human body in death

The shoulders flare out to form two points at either side of the head which has been channelled out to accommodate the stones

primarily utilising maroon

17th Century Iron Key Pendant chalcedony Exceptional antique bar brooch withDATE: 17th Century, c. 1680 Remarkable original 17th century iron key with love heart shaped head. It's German, pretty big at over 10cm in length with an interesting curved profile 'bit' at the end and exceptional 300+ year patina. Probably about as big a "key to my heart" pendant as you'll ever find. Circa 1680. MEASUREMENTS 10. 2 x 4. 3cm WEIGHT 57. 2g MARKS No marks present CONDITION Very good