Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Long Bar Brooch memento mori was generally used as a

was generally used as a military weapon

in the Art Nouveau style - with beautiful detail throughout

light wear to the stones visible under magnification

It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century

Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Long Bar Brooch memento mori was generally used as aDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Superb Edwardian period long bar brooch set with alternating old Euro diamonds and pearls the former in crisp millegrain platinum bezel settings, slightly graduated towards the centre. Many of the old school (traditional) antique dealers would tag this with the "needs to be [stud] earrings this one" polarising take, for sure. We've kept it as is, in original brooch form, but I'd suggest wearing it on a mid weight gold chain