{"product_id":"victorian-14k-bloomed-two-tone-gold-turquoise-and-pearl-buckle-brooch","title":"Victorian 14k Bloomed Two-Tone Gold, Turquoise, and Pearl Buckle Brooch","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive jewel of the Victorian era, this circa 1870 buckle brooch reflects the 19th century’s fascination with symbolism, sentiment, and elaborate craftsmanship. Fashioned in 14k two-tone gold with a softly textured, “bloomed” surface, the brooch combines rich yellow and contrasting gold tones with luminous pearls and vivid turquoise, creating a jewel of both visual warmth and historic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe buckle motif was especially meaningful in Victorian jewelry, traditionally associated with loyalty, strength, fidelity, and the enduring bonds between loved ones. Its appearance in brooches and other sentimental jewels made it particularly suited to gifts marking relationships, milestones, or personal devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of turquoise and pearls further enhances its Victorian language. Turquoise was cherished throughout the 19th century for its distinctive blue-green color and was often associated with protection and good fortune, while pearls carried long-standing associations with purity, femininity, and refinement. The softly “bloomed” gold, deliberately textured to diffuse the metal’s surface and create a rich, matte glow, speaks to the period’s appreciation for intricate goldsmithing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately 1870, this brooch belongs to the High Victorian period, when jewelry was deeply intertwined with emotion, symbolism, and the elaborate fashions of the age. Both ornamental and deeply expressive, it is a charming survivor of a time when even the smallest jewel could carry a meaningful story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Effaced assay mark, tests 14k bloomed yellow and 14k rose gold.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One seed pearl and one cabochon turquoise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Measures 2 x ¾ in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Estimated gross weight: 5.1 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Very good vintage condition, wear in the form of minor scratches; visible lead solder, visible patina and wear appropriate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clover Collective Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49216659849399,"sku":"371","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/3830\/0599\/files\/7BCDD1D6-B9FC-4215-9919-90B5BBBA9175.jpg?v=1789944071","url":"https:\/\/clovercollectiveantiques.com\/products\/victorian-14k-bloomed-two-tone-gold-turquoise-and-pearl-buckle-brooch","provider":"Clover Collective Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}