Flemish "Vlaams" Diamond Heart Pendant

This Flemish heart is crowned with a torch and quiver crossing each other, there is a bow that is placed horizontally and it is all held together in place with a laurel. The ends pointing up represent St Andrew's cross and the laurel refers to the triumph of love! This crowned heart represents the heart of Maria in a rosary.

During the 18th and 19th century the Flemish people openly displayed a deep devotion to Maria, which spurred the popularity of these hearts, these gorgeous items were also given to mothers on Mother's Day.

Estimated Period: 18th century

Size: length 5.5 cm x Width 4.0 cm

Stones: Diamonds, of several sizes, largest is length 4mm x  width 3mm

Metal: Silver with gold accents 

Marks: None

Weight: 16.54 grams

$50 of profits from this sale will go towards a charity of the buyers choice. Please nominate a charity upon checkout in the notes field