Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Glass Bar Brooch
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Victorian (1837-1901) sterling silver brooch with faux glass pearls and glass turquoise. The brooch features a line of glass stones set in sterling silver. The brooch has the hallmark 'STERLING' indicating the metal type. The open 'c' clasp and sharp brooch pin indicate the brooch was manufactured in the Victorian era.
For the Victorian's a turquoise gemstone was thought to preserve sight and protect from injury. Even today in the north-east, there is a proverb stating 'That a Turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune'. Additionally, pearls had multiple meanings, primarily they were associated with 'beauty'.
ERA
Victorian (1837-1901)
MEASUREMENTS
The brooch measures 3cm / 1.1" in length and 0.7cm / 0.2" in width.
CONDITION
The brooch is in excellent antique condition
SKU
5247
For the Victorian's a turquoise gemstone was thought to preserve sight and protect from injury. Even today in the north-east, there is a proverb stating 'That a Turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune'. Additionally, pearls had multiple meanings, primarily they were associated with 'beauty'.
ERA
Victorian (1837-1901)
MEASUREMENTS
The brooch measures 3cm / 1.1" in length and 0.7cm / 0.2" in width.
CONDITION
The brooch is in excellent antique condition
SKU
5247
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Ring Size Guide
| UK | US | EUROPE | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size J | 5 | 49 | 15.6mm |
| Size K | 5 1/2 | 50 | 16.0mm |
| Size L | 6 | 51 | 16.4mm |
| Size M | 6 1/2 | 53 | 16.8mm |
| Size N | 7 | 54 | 17.2mm |
| Size O | 7 1/2 | 55 | 17.6mm |
| Size P | 8 | 56 | 18.0mm |
Bracelet Size Guide
| WOMEN | LENGTH |
|---|---|
| Petite | 7"/ 17.7cm |
| Medium | 7.5" / 19cm |
| Large | 8.5" / 21.5cm |
| Extra Large | 9" / 22.8 |
Necklace Length Guide
14" Necklace - fits just around then like a chocker.
16" Necklace - will fall around the base of the neck similar to a collar. The fall of the necklace will depend on the individual size of the wearers neck.
18" Necklace - will fall below the throat at the collarbone.
20" Necklace - will fall a few inches below the collar bone, this length is perfect for a lower neckline.
22" Necklace - will fall below a standard neckline.
24" Necklace - will fall below a standard neckline..
36" Necklace - will fall bellow the bust.
