| Metal | 15 karat |
| Length | 23.7 mm |
| Width | 20.9 mm |
| Gemstone | Garnet and Pearl |
| Carat | 6.85ct Garnet 2-3mm Pearl |
This piece has been assayed in 1927 in Birmingham, England
The heart symbol took a slight twist in meaning during the 17th century, particularly in Scotland when 'witches heart' or 'Luckenbooth' twisted heart brooches were used as talismans against evil spirits. By the 18th century however, the witches heart symbol evolved to mean 'bewitched by love',
The heart symbol took a slight twist in meaning during the 17th century, particularly in Scotland when 'witches heart' or 'Luckenbooth' twisted heart brooches were used as talismans against evil spirits. By the 18th century however, the witches heart symbol evolved to mean 'bewitched by love',