{"product_id":"antique-9ct-gold-sapphire-and-pearl-mourning-brooch-chester-1903","title":"Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire and Pearl Mourning Brooch, Chester 1903","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant antique mourning brooch in 9ct yellow gold, fully hallmarked for Chester, 1903, this piece beautifully reflects the refined sentimentality of the late Victorian to Edwardian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is formed as an elongated bar with softly tapering, scalloped edges, creating a graceful and balanced silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold has a warm, mellow tone, enhanced by a gentle patina, while delicate engraving and granulation detailing add subtle texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre sits a finely crafted star-shaped setting, slightly raised to draw the eye, and set with a deep blue sapphire that provides a rich, velvety contrast against the gold. Surrounding the sapphire are small, lustrous seed pearls, their soft sheen lending a sense of delicacy and symbolic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine beadwork radiates around the central motif, while the shoulders are adorned with understated floral and foliate engravings, contributing to the harmonious and decorative overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is equally considered, featuring a central glazed locket compartment designed to hold a personal memento, a traditional element of mourning jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back retains its elegant form with scalloped edges and displays a classic pin and C-clasp fastening, along with a loop for a safety chain. Clear Chester hallmarks for 1903 are present, confirming its authenticity and period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this brooch is a refined and meaningful piece, combining intricate craftsmanship, understated beauty, and historical significance in a timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate length: 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct code: 223X0051\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoodwinsAntiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52958729240923,"sku":"223x0051","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/0238\/8571\/files\/UN-1891_1.jpg?v=1778514177","url":"https:\/\/goodwinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-9ct-gold-sapphire-and-pearl-mourning-brooch-chester-1903","provider":"Goodwin Antiques Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}