Victorian Micromosaic Shamrocks Brooch georgian yellows and greens under a

yellows and greens under a hazy white body tone

Marks: Stamped 9 (carat gold)

The Victorians loved hidden or symbolic meaning

Clarified (heat treatment)

Victorian Micromosaic Shamrocks Brooch georgian yellows and greens under aAn unusual, and rather charming, little micromosaic brooch dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1900. It's formed as two shamrocks, coloured with green and yellow leaf shaped tesserae. The three leaves of a shamrock are said to stand for hope, faith, and love the illusive fourth, is where we find good luck. Era: Victorian, circa 1900 Size: 2. 5cm by 1. 5cm Marks: None, tested as base metal Condition: Great antique condition