Herbarium Nr
053
Scientific Name
HEDERA HELIX
Common Name
Ivy
Type
Brooch in the shape of a Witch’s Heart
Place
Probably England
Date
Approximately 1880
Collected by
Unknown
Material
Enamel, 625/1000 gold 15 k, metal pin, old mine cut diamond
Size
25 x 24,6 mm
Total Weight
4,55 grams
Condition
Good. A tiny chip of the enamel glaze is missing
Price
Sold
In the asymmetric “Witch’s Heart”, the heart points to one side. This romantic symbol means “you enchanted me”, “you cast a spell on me” or maybe even “I put a spell on you”.
Ivy is a climbing and creeping plant that covers and binds trees, buildings, actually everything within its reach. Because of this binding aspect of the plant, it has been a perfect symbol of faith and affection since ancient times.
The diamond in the middle is a symbol of eternal love and devotion. “Diamonds are forever” avant la lettre.