Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold octagon locket Pirouette into any heart with

Pirouette into any heart with this ballet slipper charm

A striking diamond butterfly on onyx

Star motifs were beloved in Edwardian and early Art Deco jewelry

A whimsical jewel of the Art Deco to Retro transition era

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Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold octagon locket Pirouette into any heart withA charming and whimsical antique brooch (circa 1880), crafted in 18k bloomed gold and designed in the form of a clog, complete with a bird and its nest containing three pearl eggs. Novelty brooches of the late Victorian era often conveyed layered symbolism and playful storytelling, and this example is no exception. Clog motifs were associated with domestic life and good fortune, while nests and eggs symbolized home, fertility, and protection, making