Jan
13
Victorian Symbolism – Faith, Hope and Charity
By
Faith, Hope and Charity Charms
- Victorian Locket
The Victorians loved to use flowers, gemstones and objects to symbolise sentimental meanings. They had rings set with multi coloured gemstones where the initial letter of each stone spelt a word. For Example Regard – Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby , Diamond.
One interesting symbol I come across occasionally is in three parts – the cross, the anchor and a heart. This stands for Faith, Hope and Charity ( or Love). The pictures show two examples where these three pieces are used together – to decorate a Victorian locket and as a set of three silver charms. Enjoy!
2 Comments
January 17th, 2009 at 3:34 am
i think the Victorians have a great taste when it comes to choosing symbols as well as jewelries. Victorian charms and jewelries are very lovely, unique, and meaningful.
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:44 am
[...] previous posts I have discussed two of the symbols which are commonly found and understood today : Faith, Hope and Charity and Mizpah. Here are a few [...]