Its exceptional craftsmanship and gem quality make it a remarkable example of its time
a gift from a sweetheart imbued with such bittersweet desire
This piece has a hanger and a removable pin stem and so can be easily worn as a pin or pendant
and still has a slightly worn light gold gilded finish
Handcrafted in England around 1870
Victorian Gun Metal Split Rings, c. 1870 owl brooch Its exceptional craftsmanship and gemThey whisper of pocket watches tucked into waistcoats, chatelaines jingling at a ladys hip, and the small, necessary mechanisms of a well appointed life. These Victorian split rings, crafted from gunmetal, were not merely practical; they were made to lastsolid, functional, and imbued with the patina of over a centurys worth of use. Their undulating, organic texture speaks to their handmade nature, each twist and imperfection a testament to the