Antique Victorian Turquoise Shamrock Heart Brooch 9ct Gold Opal A blank shield can also

A blank shield can also be found on the back and would usually contain the owner’s initials or a loving inscription

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A Penannular was a type of fastener which was traditionally worn on the shoulder by Scottish and Irish elites during the medieval period as a symbol of strength and status

It has a fabulous rope edge border and has been engraved with a repeating pattern of forget me nots around the entire band

Antique Victorian Turquoise Shamrock Heart Brooch 9ct Gold Opal A blank shield can alsoA lucky antique mid Victorian heart brooch modelled in shining 9ct gold with three shamrocks in the centre, one adorned with a trilogy of sky blue turquoise petals. Its long been believed that both turquoise and shamrocks bring luck and good fortune to the wearer and were a popular gift between lovers in the Victorian era. Paired with the heart border the piece clearly expresses the wearer has been fortunate enough to find their one true love. Its a