Embalming started to gain popularity during the Civil War and became the standard by the 1880s
Hand motifs are seen in abundance in Victorian jewelry and housewares
many Victorians found themselves yearning to return to nature
Additional Details Date: 1920s
Cleaning and Care Gently wipe with a dry
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Crescent Moon and Star Pendant Brooch Embalming started to gain popularityThe night sky has been a source of wonder, mystery, magic and intrigue since the dawn of humankind. For centuries, celestial bodies especially the moon and the stars have been studied, worshiped, lyricized, romanticized, personified and even immortalized in jewelry. So it should come as no surprise that those sentimental, hidden message loving Victorians couldn't get enough of celestial motifs! In the 19th century, crescent moons in jewelry often