Antique Victorian Silver Brooch Buckle Mizpah c.1880 62 inch At their center

At their center

Sometimes I pick up a piece or two on a whim

This sublime pendant would make a perfect gift or a very special treat for anyone who loves Arts and Crafts design and craftsmanship

This one feels timeless on the hand

Antique Victorian Silver Brooch Buckle Mizpah c.1880 62 inch At their centerTheres a sweet gravity to Victorian sentiment jewelry. Messages of love, protection and parting; pressed into silver for safekeeping. This boldly scaled buckle brooch carries the single word Mizpah, drawn from Genesis: The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another. A promise of return. A hope that distance would not diminish affection. Whether exchanged between lovers, friends, or family, pieces like this were worn as both