Sterling Silver and Pave Turquoise Glass Antique Victorian Buckle Pin - Sweetheart Pin
Dating to the late 1800s may I offer this Antique Victorian era Sterling Silver (hallmarked as pictrued) pin/brooch in the shape of a buckle. Covered in turquoise colored pave glass cabs and highlighted by white rhinestones, the pin has slightly darkened with age. Simple c-catch at the back to hold the brass pinstem in place. Size is 1-3/8" wide x 1-5/8" high; weight is 7.5 grams. Condition is excellent with no stones missing and a very nice dark patina to the pin. The look is perfect! The sentiment of this pin has always been known to those who know antique jewelery. Presented by a husband or fiance to his intended, the meaning is "my heart is buckled to yours" or in other words, "I'm taken cause my heart is shackled." Oh, those Victorians! 7099Robin/B