Ripe Pomegranate Brooch

Solid sterling silver with red agate gemstones An attractive solid sterling silver pomegrante brooch, using a traditional design featuring glowing red agate "seeds" and sparkling marcasite. The lovely, rich color of the gems makes this beautiful brooch a special gift. This stunning brooch will make it an ideal gift, and a lasting memento, for yourself or for someone you love. The pomegranate is also a traditional gift for a new bride or new mother. The Symbolism of the Pomegranate The bright red color and jewel-shaped seeds of pomegranates symbolize life, resurrection, death, and the afterlife in many religions. They have also been renowned throughout history for representing the medical field, fertility, and success.  Pomegranates symbolize fertility. In fact, they are incorporated in many wedding traditions as well as agricultural rituals. In modern-day Greek culture, pomegranates are considered to symbolize prosperity and fertility. They’re often given as housewarming gifts wishing abundance and good luck to the new house owners.  Similarly, in ancient Greek and Persian culture pomegranates were known to signify fertility and feminine beauty and were associated with the GreekGoddess of love Aphrodite and the Goddess of childbirth Hera. Size - 1" x 1" with a 3/4" pin with locking clasp. Brooch also has a loop so it can be worn as a pendant. Hallmarked 925