Vintage Gazelle Brooch
A striking vintage gazelle brooch in 9 carat gold. Dating from the 1960s with engraved, naturalistic features.
A symbol of peace, speed, and grace, the Gazelle holds cultural and mythological significance in many regions around the world. While being traditionally hunted by the Arab people, the Gazelle has since been appreciated for its elegance and has become associated in Arabic literature with human female beauty. A traditional theme within Arabic romantic poetry centres around comparing the Gazelle with the beloved, and some linguists theorise that ghazal, the Arabic word for romantic poetry, is related to the word Gazelle. The Gazelle is also the totem of many African families, used to remind them to channel all energy into positive thinking and stop letting fear, doubt, and shame prevent them from moving forward.
The Gazelle's notable perceptiveness to its surroundings reflect qualities of adaptability, intuition and resourcefulness, while its sense of freedom and peace highlights the beauty of living in harmony with nature, and the importance of finding solace in simplicity.
Era: Vintage, circa 1960
Size: 3.9cm by 1.5cm (height by width)
Marks: None, tested as 9ct gold
Condition: Great vintage condition
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Condition
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