Victorian Tourmaline & Diamond Witches Heart Brooch i love you The consul Marius first consecrated

The consul Marius first consecrated the eagle (single-headed variety) which became the standard at the head of every Roman army

Complete with original split ring

The words translate as "When this Pierrot will sing

An exquisite Victorian safety pin crafted in 15 karat gold and furnished with an old mine cut diamond

Victorian Tourmaline & Diamond Witches Heart Brooch i love you The consul Marius first consecratedDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Charming late Victorian witches heart studded with rose cut diamonds and set with a central heart shaped greet tourmaline. The witches heart (aka witch's heart) was a popular motif throughout the Georgian and early Victorian eras. A curved point at the bottom implied that the giver had become "bewitched" to fall in love with the recipient in ancient times the heart was allegedly used to ward off witches and other evil spirits.