The Witch's Heart became known in the 15th century, and was used to ward off evil. It was common practice to attach the hearts to babies' blankets to keep them safe from dark magic. By the 18th century, it was fashionable to give the heart shape with a curved tail in the form of jewelry as love tokens.
Celestial jewelry first gained popularity thanks to the discovery of Halley’s comet, by astronomer Sir Edmond Halley all the way back in 1682. He correctly predicted the comet would return in 1758, then again in 1835. To prepare for the comet's arrival in the 1800’s, late-Georgian/ early Victorian women sought out comet-themed brooches in gold and diamonds or silver and paste. The celestial jewelry craze did not pass with Halley’s comet. Throughout the Victorian era, stars were carved into gemstones, or used as the base shape for brooches and hair ornaments.
This wonderful conversion ring combines the two abovementioned motifs. A black enameled witch's heart is adorned with five silver stars, each one accented with a tiny seed pearl. Magical, dramatic and unique, you'll be the envy of all the Good Witches when you wear this one of a kind love spell statement ring!
Details (approximate)
Size (can be resized): 9
Weight: 4.2 grams
Materials: Gold, Silver, Seed Pearl, Enamel
Metal: 14K yellow gold
Marks: None
Condition: Excellent converted Antique condition commensurate with age and wear