Victorian Iridescent Sea Snail Shell Brooch Day & Night and the astrological symbol for

and the astrological symbol for Venus

some minor enamel loss to one of the red hoops

the generally accepted narrative suggests a push by the British to maintain control of their supply lines via critical ports such as Calais and Boulogne-sur-mer

A cool vintage eternity ring fully set with brilliant cut diamonds

following the lead of Victoria herself

Victorian Iridescent Sea Snail Shell Brooch Day & Night and the astrological symbol forDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible iridescent sea snail shell forms to body of this Victorian brooch (with silver fittings ingeniously added to the back). The spiral shell is ridged and grooved, and produces the most striking rainbow coloured shimmer as it moves in the light. Dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. STONES Sea Snail Shell MEASUREMENTS 2. 9 x 2. 4cm WEIGHT 9. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver