Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch Diamond moody and chic

moody and chic

What appears to be an unassuming portrait of a sweet young woman quickly takes a turn when you flip this pocket mirror upside down and place your finger over her head

another more ubiquitous product also emerged from this transformative era -- plastic

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Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch Diamond moody and chicSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions. From shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time. It's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. This beautiful brooch of a