Mizpah Jewelry an emotional bond in separation by: Yvonne
Hi Trish hope you are keeping well. Mizpah jewelry was first created in the 1850s during the Victoria era and was popular through to the 1880s before experiencing a decline in popularity. Mizpah Jewelry experienced a revival in the early 1900s, when men were leaving their families to fight in World War I. Mizpah jewelry changed hands between two people who were lovers or close friends and who might be separated from each other for some amount of time.
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Mizpah Brooch by: Trish
I am suffering from cancer decided to it was time to pass on my Mizpah Brooch to my 19 year old grandaughter, this brooch was given to my grandmother by her husband on her wedding day and every bride in the family has worn it since. It is a gold bar with a crescent moon on one end and a horse shoe on the other. I was wondering if you could give me any information on it, my Mum always told me it was Welsh but I see now that it is Hebrew
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Citrine stages head brooch by: Karen
I have a stags head brooch with a Citrine, I cannot see any hallmarks, but it does say Mizpah with a double heart with an arrow through them. Any ideas please
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Silver Mizpah Citrine Brooch by: Cher
I have a large MIZPAH citrine stone thistle shoulder brooch. Is it sterling silver, or silver plated? There is a double heart mark on the back, and also a "V" (there are no diacritics at the top of the letter "V").
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Mizpah in SILVER by: WAYNE
HELLO TO ALL
I HAVE A SILVER MIZPAH BROACH. THE MARKINGS ON THE BACK 1. AN ANCHOR 2 .A LION 3. AND A ONE STAMPED INTO THE SILVER
THE FRONT IS DIFFERENT TO THE GOLD ONE ONLY BY THE WORDS WHICH ARE PLACED IN DIFERENT ORDER.
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thanks by: Anonymous
Thanks howler for taking the time to post your comments. Greatly appreciated. Geoff
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The Meaning of Mizpah by: the howler
Hi Geoff.. I would like to think that you have found out the meaning of your daughters broach by now.. Just in case.. It is from Genesis in the Bible.
But my understanding of old is that (especially from the Victorian era onwards), the Word was put on many Broaches, rings, Bracelets and Necklaces and would be given to someone that you Loved... I am sure that my phrase may be slightly incorrect but the sentiment is the same....which is -- "The Lord watch between Me and Thee while we are Apart" -- Regards..
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Thanks by: Anonymous
Hello Kerry,
Wow, what a pleasant surprise for the new year. Thanks for taking the time to add to my information concerning the brooch. I will pass your information on to my daughter.
Regards, Geoff
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Geoff's MIZPAH brooch by: Kerry
Hi there Geoff,
Yes, your daughter's lovely brooch is 9 carat gold, and was made by Angus and Coote jewellers. It bears no hallmarks as Australian law doesn't require them, sadly.
Cheers,
Kerry
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What is wrong? by: Geoff
I receive 8 emails dated yesterday stating there are new comments at this thread.
I click on the link: https://www.antique-jewelry-investor.com/mizpah-brooch-comments.html
And there are still no new comments. The most recent comment:
"May 15, 2010 Rating starstarstarstarstar Mizpah Faux Pas by: Anonymous"
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks, Geoff
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Mizpah Faux Pas by: Anonymous
Hi Geoff
no, it's not a variation - i made a spelling mistake :-(
you can easily upload a photo in a follow-up submission.
Type out a follow up in the "ask away" section, underneath this section there's an upload a file button. Press this button and upload an image and after uploaded press submit - only one image upload at present.
All comments have been published so they should appear in this thread now.
have a great weekend!
with regards
Yvonne
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No new comments? by: Geoff
Hello All,
I received five emails today informing me that there are new comments at this forum:
However, even after refreshing my broswer, there are no new comments.
Am I missing something?
Regards, Geoff
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spelling? by: Geoff
Hello Yvonne,
I see in your post you add a "t" to the word mizpah.
Is this a variation on the spelling of the word?
Thanks, Geoff
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thanks Yvonne by: Geoff
Hello Yvonne,
Thanks for the reply, information and pointers to uploading photos.
Regards, Geoff
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Mitzpah on Mother's Day! by: Anonymous
Hi Geoff
I can't think of a better time to hand down Mizpah jewelry than on Mother's Day. nothing really to be spooked about. The word "mitzpah" literally means "watchtower" but in modern use it is a Hebrew salutation. Mizpah jewelry falls under the category of Sentimental Jewelry, and yes, Mizpah jewelry, was indeed exchanged between man and woman, a mitzpah ring/jewelry for example, would be a gift to a departing soldier, worn as a talisman, implying watchfulness by the donor, derived from a parting salutation in Genesis xxxi, 49.
9ct is the gold purity mark sometimes described as 9KT, or 375 (parts per 1000) or is 37.5% gold - 9ct was mainly used in British Commonwealth countries. It is the most Hard wearing.
The initials or letters are the maker's mark. We would need to see this mark to pass further comment. You can upload a photo in a follow-up submission of the mark, where it says - " Upload A Picture (optional)" underneath where you type the question.
I'm certain your daughter will enjoy this fascinating antique heirloom Mizpah jewel in her collection from today.
best wishes
Yvonne
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Dating and Identifying brooch by: Geoff
Hello All,
Today, on Mother's Day, my daughter was given a mizpah brooch from my mother, who was given it from her mother many decades ago. (my other daughter was given a cross necklace, which was given to my grandmother approoximately 100 years ago)
The mizpah brooch was found in a drawer of a house which my mother and her parents bought during the early 1930s.
Prior to today, I had never heard of mizpah; now I am finding it intriguing. Although my daughters think it is spooky, as I have read that mizpah can be found on tombstones.
I have searched the net and have read a little about mizpah jewelry.
I have some questions. Were the items exchanged between the man and woman in a relationship? Or were they just given to either the man or just the woman?
I have taken some photos of the brooch; how do I post them at this forum?
On the rear of the brooch there are the letters A&C and it would appear 9CT. What do the letters mean? Is 9CT, nine carat gold?
Thanks, Geoff (Australia)
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Mizpah Jewelry Info by: Anonymous
Hi Anne
we have quite a lot of info about Mizpah jewelry on Antique Jewelry Investor.
Here are some links with further info on Mizpah Jewellery:
I bought a brooch that looks like a viking axe and small shield with viking ship on it. It has Mizpah on the back with an arrow going through two hearts. Hoping to find out more about Mizpah
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Photo Request by: Yvonne
could you attach an image of the mizpah mark and double heart that's on the reverse and also, in a follow-up submission a photo of the front of the brooch. Thanks.
its not actually a double heart brooch, the brooch itself is a reverse painted dome pheasant with thistles round the edging metal, the word mizpah and the double heart and arrow are both on the reverse.
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Sentimental Mizpah Jewelry by: Yvonne
Hi Rich this is what we love about our antique jewelry, its sentimental store of value, that you can't put a price on.
The double heart mizpah brooch is one of the most common designs found in miztpah jewelry. This type of jewelry falls under the style called - "Sentimental Jewelry" and for very good reason.
Mizpah jewelry , including mizpah rings was popularly given to loved ones before parting, usually for the war, it was worn as a talisman, given as a gift, more especially exchanged between departing soldiers and their beloved. The word "Mizpah" is engraved or embossed on the jewelry.
The name mizpah literally means to "watch- over". It is a parting salutation found in Genesis: xxxi.49. The popularity of mizpah jewelry began around the 1880s at the beginning of the Boer War and mizpah jewelry is collectible.
