Antique Arts & Crafts Era 15 Karat Gold Buckle with Amethyst and Blister Pearl Citrine Folklore tells us that rubies

Folklore tells us that rubies hold the power to kindle desire in one’s heart

This rectangular brooch holds a large cabochon precious opal which measures 30 x 20 x 7 mm and weighs approximately 23 carats

symbolic of hope and the color of spring and new life

the shank splits to form a triple knot of rich

a big crown and queen to tell us it’s English

Antique Arts & Crafts Era 15 Karat Gold Buckle with Amethyst and Blister Pearl Citrine Folklore tells us that rubiesLate Victorian and early Edwardian womens fashions were all about the waist. Nipped and tucked had way different connotations back then, it wasnt about doctors and surgery, it was about corsets, corsets, and even tighter corsets. To accent this most desired section of anatomy a woman would wear a sash about the waist and an elaborate and most beautiful buckle at the front, and sometimes at the back as well. I dont usually buy these as they arent used