Sweet Honeymoon

Antique "Honeymoon" Brooch with Natural Pearls in Gold, England c. 1900


€ 890.00 *
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Antique "Honeymoon" Brooch with Natural Pearls in Gold, England c. 1900
Antique "Honeymoon" Brooch with Natural Pearls in Gold, England c. 1900
Description
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Of all nations, the British were particularly fond of jewelry with hidden messages. This brooch, for example, is not only a decorative and precious piece of jewelry made of gold and fine seed pearls - it also signaled to everyone in Victorian times that the wearer had recently tied the knot. The motif of the brooch can be understood as a small word puzzle. The moon appears as a narrow, curved crescent; the stylized blossoms, however, stand for honey, because their scent and nectar are just as sweet. Together they symbolize the word "honeymoon", the common term for a honeymoon in the English-speaking world. Such brooches were very popular in the late Victorian era and were usually presented to young brides by their husbands as a wedding gift. This piece of jewelry was created on the threshold between the Victorian and Edwardian reigns in England in the years around 1900. It is in excellent condition and is still suitable today as a romantic gift, as a hidden message between two lovers whose meaning is only revealed to outsiders at second glance.
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Natural pearls have always belonged in the art and curiosity chambers of Europe's rulers. The value of natural pearls compared to cultured pearls is obvious, as they are small natural wonders, just like natural gemstones. In the years around 1900, the price of natural pearls was about the same as that of diamonds of the same size and pearls for a necklace were usually purchased individually for reasons of cost and collected until a strand was gathered. The magic that emanates from natural pearls can hardly be put into words, as each natural pearl is different from the next and has its own luster, structure and lustre. They are always wonderfully unique pieces of nature - which are almost impossible to find today.
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Antique "Honeymoon" Brooch with Natural Pearls in Gold, England c. 1900
Sweet Honeymoon
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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