Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch mizpah it's modelled in 22 karat

it's modelled in 22 karat gold

at mid-day he played on the lyre

some light wear to the gold commensurate with age and use

it's rectangular in shape with scalloped edges and applied rose gold corner details

it came into common use towards the end of the 19th century when global production began to shift from the "old mines" in Brazil and India

Victorian Pearl Fertility Brooch mizpah it's modelled in 22 karatDATE: 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