Edwardian Moonstone Heart Drop Brooch carnelian The ear wires are latter

The ear wires are latter additions

They're set with lively

with applied foliate embellishments and intricately textured surfaces

symbolic of peace

that allowed for the creation of sapphires in the laboratory

Edwardian Moonstone Heart Drop Brooch carnelian The ear wires are latterAn adorable little brooch dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A heart shaped moonstone double cabochon dangles and dances beneath a halo cluster of seed pearls mounted on a gold knife edge bar. Somewhat unusually, the moonstone has a slight yellow green tint to its body colour while still displaying white and blue adularescence. Crafted in 18 carat gold throughout. Era: Edwardian, circa 1910 Size: 2. 0cm by 2. 0cm Stones: Moonstone & Pearl