Victorian Sterling Silver, Garnet, marcasite and enamel dragonfly convertible pin/pendant

Description : There is so much joy in this piece. A 65mmx50mm wide dragonfly is animated with bright colors of blue and green enamel. A 3mm round faceted garnet sits in his middle, and faceted marcasite graduated rounds curl down to make his body and tail. His hands reach up The symbol of the dragonfly has various meanings in different cultures. Traditionally the dragonfly means change, which is constant. The dragonfly hovers over the surface of water and can mean 'to look beyond the surface' to a deeper meaning of life. In Japan, to see a dragonfly was to experience rebirth, in Norse mythology because two dragonflies create a heart shape when mating, it means love, fertility, and sometimes war, and in Native American symbolism, the dragonfly represents the souls of the dead taking form. This brooch and pendant can be worn on a lapel, or the bail swivels upward and converts to a pendant. A vibrant, meaningful piece of jewelry that has the birthstone for January.

Item Number : 6578-817

Category : PIN

Brand : CF