Antique Mid-Victorian 14k Gold Enamel & Diamond Mourning Brooch or Pendant | Victorian Brooch celestial earrings Snakes continually shed their skin

Snakes continually shed their skin and are considered an ancient symbol of re-birth and renewal

Made by Bippart & Co

the garnet is a later replacement and not original to the piece

it captures the understated elegance of early 20th-century design—an inviting jewel for collectors who appreciate the natural beauty of coral in vintage settings

Beautifully modeled in solid 18K gold

Antique Mid-Victorian 14k Gold Enamel & Diamond Mourning Brooch or Pendant | Victorian Brooch celestial earrings Snakes continually shed their skinAn outstanding mourning brooch or pendant commemorating the passing of a distinguished British gentleman. This magnificent mid Victorian memorial brooch pendant features cobalt blue champleve enamel around a center North Star accented by seven roughly cut diamonds. It is wonderfully crafted and features delicate hand twisted gold wirework and hand etched floral designs. The reverse of this brooch contains a photograph of a George Buck, a toolmaker