Antique Victorian LARGE Repousse IRIS Flower Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

Description: About this Piece Length: 3 1/4” Width: 2"Material: Sterling silver Weight: 25 gramsMark: See photo of back Era: Victorian Why You’ll Love It Who knew flowers could be so rich in meaning? In Victorian jewelry, floriography gives us insight into the symbolic meaning crafted into each piece. This antique brooch, with its detailed iris flower design, symbolizes a message, and a new bud emphasizes the point through repousse technique. The large and puffy silhouette and realistic shape catches and casts light to make this piece an absolute stunner. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. ● Secure, original clasp. Collector NoteOn Symbolism In Jewelry. Symbolism in antique and vintage jewelry is common, yet it can be hard to spot if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Often, specific natural gemstones, flowers, birds, and motifs like stars and anchors were imbued with meanings that have fallen out of present-day society’s collective memory. To appreciate the power of symbols in antique jewelry is to imagine what it would have been like to wear the piece and step back into history. On Floriography. Floriography, or the language of flowers, is rooted in the Victorian era. It refers to the assignment of special emotional meanings to certain flowers. Including those flowers in jewelry was a way to slyly convey one's feelings in a society that discouraged showing your emotions. For example, red roses were (and still are today) associated with romantic love and passion, while forget-me-nots symbolized remembrance. _gsrx_vers_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))

Price: 195 USD

Location: Altadena, California

End Time: 2025-01-27T22:14:04.000Z

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