Victorian Brooches at Bonner's Jewellers!

After the abnormally fabulous weather last Bank Holiday weekend it's back to the usual rain and wind again! But I don't care, as we've just received the most beautiful Victorian brooches to brighten up the day!


Victorian Almandine Garnet & Coral Brooches Circa 1850.

Shockingly, the lady wanted to sell them for scrap and had no idea how special they are. Admittedly, they were in quite a state when we first saw them but a quick trip to the workshop soon restored them to their former glory!

They are set with Almandine Garnets and Coral, each embellishing a foliate design which was typical of mid Victorian fashion. I've blogged before about my love of brooches and these are no exception; the designs are not only attractive but beautifully crafted. The Almandine Garnets are such a sumptuous colour, and you hardly see them used in jewellery anymore it's a real shame.

My mom wears brooches all the time, and no matter what other jewellery she wears it's always the brooches which attract attention. She tends to go for larger, bolder designs but they aren't all necessarily expensive.

I could definitely see her in the large Garnet brooch, it's unusual, eye catching and really makes a statement. I'd probably opt for the smaller Coral brooch as it would look great on a fitted jacket or LBD.

I'd love to know who they were owned by originally. Obviously she would have been a wealthy lady, but how she came to own them or what she wore them with will always be a mystery.

Oh if only antiques could talk!!

Signing off...