18K Gold Antique Ruby & Emerald Keepsake Brooch

Description

This antique mourning brooch, handcrafted in solid 18K gold, exemplifies the artistry and sentiment of the Victorian era. The centerpiece features a radiant ruby encircled by four antique-cut emeralds, their vivid hues symbolizing passion and devotion. Intricate gold filigree relief detailing lends the piece a sculptural richness and refined symmetry, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of the age.

Turning the brooch over reveals a crystal locket compartment — originally containing a woven strand of a couple’s hair, exchanged as a symbol of eternal union. In the 19th century, lovers often wore such tokens close to the heart, allowing affection to live on in tangible form.

Today, this rare piece stands as both a historical artifact and a deeply romantic treasure — a testament to the Victorian belief that love, when sealed in gold and gemstone, could transcend time itself.