Georgian Garnet Witch's Heart Brooch belle époque Birmingham 1868

Birmingham 1868

some damage/wear to the top and bottom corners

Engraved detailing to the head to represent scales and it fastens from head to tail with a box clasp

Amethyst - approx

flat band - with subtle pinched shoulders and a particularly lovely pierced gallery

Georgian Garnet Witch's Heart Brooch belle époque Birmingham 1868DATE: Georgian, c. 1820 This motif, known as a Witch's Heart was popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. It's said these curved and asymmetric hearts were originally worn in ancient times to protect against bad spirits or witches. In Scottish culture, this style of brooch is called the "Luckenbooth" heart and over time, their meaning has changed to "bewitched with love". Sometimes covered in gems, a single heart meant you were in a