Victorian Pearl & Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch vauxhall glass (Christ is Risen) on the

(Christ is Risen) on the other

The gold is finely hand-chased throughout

some minor dings to the back

every nun in the Catholic church would take part in a wedding ceremony to signify their complete renunciation of the world and adoption of a nun's life

all set in a fully platinum mount

Victorian Pearl & Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch vauxhall glass (Christ is Risen) on theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Gorgeous antique Salamander brooch dating from the late Victorian era. It's set with a central row of demantoid garnets, surrounded by pearls and ruby eyes. The detail and craftsmanship are exquisite with webbed feet, half open mouth, and stones resting in cut down settings. Modelled in 15k gold throughout. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be