GEORGIAN GARNET WITCHES HEART BROOCH

This is a beautiful Witches Heart garnet brooch, from the late 18th century.

The flat cut garnets are set in closed back gold.

Diameter approx: 1.5cm

The witches heart became popular in Scotland in the 17th century, the brooches were sold as tokens to ward off evil spirits and protect loved ones.

By the 18th century, the witches heart meaning changed to be seen as a love token.

They were given to a loved one as proof of being bewitched.