{"product_id":"antique-georgian-lovers-eye-miniature-snake-brooch-18ct-gold","title":"Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Miniature Snake Brooch 18ct Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating antique Georgian Lover’s eye brooch from the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century featuring a detailed lover’s eye miniature preserved behind a glass window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye miniatures or “Lovers’ eyes” were popular during the 18th and 19th Centuries and depict a miniature portrait of a single eye, belonging to a loved one or spouse. Only the eye was painted so that their identity remained a secret except to the person they loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s finely detailed and shows a single tear coming from the eye suggesting this may have been a mourning brooch made in commemoration of a deceased loved one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is framed by a coiled snake with silver eyes. It’s modelled in solid 18ct gold and has developed a lovely, rosy patina with age. It’s detailed with scales and encircles the portrait to symbolise eternal love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an extremely rare and highly collectable piece of history and has remained in pristine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: JF8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42555015004372,"sku":"JF8","price":3655.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/products\/Antique-Georgian-Lovers-Eye-Miniature-Snake-Brooch-18ct-Gold-cover.jpg?v=1647517676","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-georgian-lovers-eye-miniature-snake-brooch-18ct-gold","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}