Antique Victorian Pearl Crown Bar Brooch 9ct Gold 1897 Diamond Jubilee Semi-Precious Stones_Agate a custom that was started

a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the first World War who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely

worn by day upon a lace collar and as an elegant pendant for an evening at the theatre

Condition: Small faults on two amethysts but otherwise in great condition for its age

often associated with the forget-me-not flower and given as a token of good fortune

Antique Victorian Pearl Crown Bar Brooch 9ct Gold 1897 Diamond Jubilee Semi-Precious Stones_Agate a custom that was startedA lovely antique Victorian bar brooch made to commemorate Queen Victorias diamond jubilee in 1897. Its fashioned in 9ct gold and features the date 1897 in large numbers across the front with a crown in the centre, dotted with nine bright seed pearls. On the 20th of June 1897, Queen Victoria celebrated her diamond jubilee, marking 60 years of service. She was the first British monarch to reach such a milestone and the day was celebrated throughout