Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Mourning Brooch Pearls 18ct Gold Period_Georgian (1714-1830) with brown leatherette exterior

with brown leatherette exterior

The gallery is all platinum with a raised claw mount that crowns the sapphire front and centre

Brilliant cut diamonds are encrusted across the abdomen and the wings are dotted with further diamonds (approx

It was once believed to be the treasure of Mermaids and is said to bring happiness

The sizeable gallery is modelled in platinum and features fine milgrain edging

Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Mourning Brooch Pearls 18ct Gold Period_Georgian (1714-1830) with brown leatherette exteriorA wonderful antique Georgian Lovers eye brooch from the early 19th Century featuring a painted eye miniature looking out from beneath a glass window. Its held safely in a scalloped 18ct gold frame ringed with bright natural pearls. Eye miniatures, or Lovers Eyes were a romantic and curious trend during the 18th and 19th Century and were often gifted as love tokens to a secret lover. To keep their relationship hidden from those who would contest it,