Brooch
ca. 1850 (made)
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Victorian jewellery is rich in sentimental symbolism, used to signify mourning, love and friendship. Turquoise was used in profusion in jewellery of the 19th century. The bright blue colour echoed forget-me-nots, which signified true love in the language of flowers used in sentimental jewellery. It was a popular gift to bridesmaids, often in the form of turquoise doves. In 1840, Queen Victoria gave her twelve bridesmaids turquoise brooches in the shape of a Coburg eagle, a reference to Prince Albert's family.
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Materials and techniques | Gold brooch set with turquoise and diamonds |
Brief description | Gold, turquoise and diamond brooch. England, about 1850. |
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Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
Summary | Victorian jewellery is rich in sentimental symbolism, used to signify mourning, love and friendship. Turquoise was used in profusion in jewellery of the 19th century. The bright blue colour echoed forget-me-nots, which signified true love in the language of flowers used in sentimental jewellery. It was a popular gift to bridesmaids, often in the form of turquoise doves. In 1840, Queen Victoria gave her twelve bridesmaids turquoise brooches in the shape of a Coburg eagle, a reference to Prince Albert's family. |
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Accession number | M.159-2007 |
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Record created | February 6, 2008 |
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