Belle Epoque Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.35ct in Silver & Yellow Gold

A pearl and diamond sweetheart brooch from the Belle Époque period. This romantic jewel features a white pearl at the centre of a diamond heart shape surround, topped with a red enamel bow, with red enamel ribbon details to each side of the heart. With a clip fitting.
The red enamel bow features exquisite white dot details and has been finely painted to give the texture of grosgrain ribbon with a gleaming gold outline.
Sweetheart brooches were given to loved ones by servicemen before they left home for the front line. These romantic tokens carry sentiment, whilst also being beautifully designed and made.