The term "Mizpah" is found in the bible and translates to “The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another†and was given to wish someone a safe return from a voyage and here is a wonderful antique secret Mizpah brooch that is just divine.
Made in the Edwardian era of 1906, this Mizpah brooch has so many unique and amazing features.
Firstly it is made in not only rose gold but also has the leaf designs highlighted in green gold. Green gold is a colour of gold that is no longer used today and has a very lovely soft green colour that looks so good against the warmth of the rose gold.
Then there is the diamond that is set into the heart. This diamonds measures 0.08 carats and gives that added sparkle to an already amazing antique brooch and then of course opening this section with the heart and the floral design reveals the word "Mizpah" underneath.
Measuring 41.8mm across by 15.1mm wide at the centre, this is such an incredible and amazing antique Mizpah brooch that will continue to be such a talking point.
Stock# R1004
Hallmarked: Chester 1906
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Mizpah and specifically Mizpah jewellery which is what this article is focusing on, has been around for literally centuries.
The term Mizpah is found in the Bible in Genesis Chapter 31, Verse 49 that refers to Mizpah as a watchpost, symbolising a place of sanctuary. It refers to when Jacob and Laban agree at Gilead to a Godsent peace, and they build a memento of stone and named it like their wise covenant MIZPAH, saying, “The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from anotherâ€.
Over the years, and indeed centuries, the term Mizpah has been looked upon as that will give good fortune a safe return for those that are apart. It does not refer to any monetary gains as other sayings, amulets or talismans may have, but rather safe being and safe passage.
Not surprisingly then, Mizpah jewellery found popularity during the Victorian era – an era of romance and desire. Since this was an era of great exploration and travel over vast distances, many pieces of Mizpah jewellery was made. Indeed, some superb Victorian era Mizpah jewellery can be found, most commonly in the form of rings and brooches. These rings will always have inscribed the word Mizpah, and some will often have the full meaning inscribed as well.
During both the Boer War (1899 -1902) and World War I (1914-1918) Mizpah jewellery found a small resurgence for some of the men who went off to war, to wish them a safe passage back.
Mizpah jewellery is one that is steeped in tradition, and for anyone who is a romantic, nostalgic or just wants a piece of antique jewellery with meaning behind it, then look no further that wearing a piece of Mizpah jewellery.
