Victorian "Hope Faith & Charity" Pearl Crescent Brooch bone one emerald is cracked

one emerald is cracked

themes and motifs including scarabs

The scene depicted is of two classical women at a river bank

38ct Emerald Cut Diamond certified at G colour SI1 clarity

Victorian "Hope Faith & Charity" Pearl Crescent Brooch bone one emerald is crackedDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A wonderful antique crescent brooch with the Hope Faith & Charity motif to the centre. It's crafted in 9 karat gold throughout, and set with four pearls in cute star settings. It was made in England in the late Victorian era, circa 1890. The anchor, cross, and heart motifs together represent three pillars of the Christian faith: Hope, Faith, and Charity, respectively. A popular theme throughout the 19th Century, it's not often