Antique 1890s Victorian Opal and Yellow Gold Filled Heart Faith, Hope, Love Brooch

This charming Victorian gold-filled brooch features two luminous opal cabochons nestled within etched star motifs, adding a celestial touch to its intricate design. Showcasing the timeless "Faith, Hope, Love" motif, the brooch depicts a heart, cross, and anchor, symbols of enduring virtue and sentimentality. Popular during the 19th century, these brooches were cherished as tokens of devotion and hope, often exchanged as heartfelt gifts or worn as personal emblems of belief and affection.

Despite the common myth, opals are not bad luck! Opals played a significant role in Sir Walter Scott‘s 1829 book Anne of Geierstein, where the stone was cursed. This has tainted the stone‘s reputation since. Before then, opals were considered one of the luckiest gemstones throughout numerous cultures; some even believed they contained lightning!

To learn more about opals, read our blog post here. 

The brooch is in very good to good antique condition, with some minor signs of wear. The metal‘s surface has some areas of dark patina that can be polished upon request. The c-clasp and pinstem are a little stiff but are fully functional. One opal has a small chip, but it isn‘t noticeable. There are no marks or stamps.

The piece weighs 2.52 grams and measures 1" tall by 1 1/4" wide. The box is for display only.