Rare Victorian Pearl Novelty Brooch As Scallop Shell bridal this 50” slide chain features

this 50” slide chain features an embellished heart-shaped slide with pearls

Pendant features a hook on the back & 2 L-rings on either side

This beautiful ring will be a well loved prize in the collection she ultimately joins

California proudly became the 31st state of the United States

An outstanding pair of Early Victorian heart-like garnet earrings featuring glistening diamonds on the top and center

Rare Victorian Pearl Novelty Brooch As Scallop Shell bridal this 50” slide chain featuresVictorians adored traveling, and one of their favorite ways to keep the memories of their travels alive was through souvenir jewelry. The jewelry ranged from sophisticated and elegant, like examples of art history or revivalist design or kitschy and cute, using natural motifs like insects, shells, and even small birds! Nautical and nifty, this 19th century Victorian Pearl Scallop brooch is a rare treasure indeed, and a perfect example of such novelty