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Retro 18ct Gold, Black Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Giardinetti Brooch

810P
403 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

An un usual “Giardinetti” brooch that was made circa 1940. Flowers were a fashionable theme in jewellery during the second half of the 18th century. and ‘giardinetti’ items (from the Italian, meaning ‘little garden’) became popular. They had tiny blossoms set with an assortment of precious stones, asymmetrically arranged in a basket, vase or pot and were given as tokens of love. This idea continued and is still popular today. The vase is composed of a black opal with diamonds arranged around it. The flowers are different coloured gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, yellow sapphires, amethyst, pearls, aquamarines, olivine, smokey quartz, rutilated quartz and citrines. This brooch has a secure roll over catch and an added safely chain. What a wonderful gift to someone that you love

Ollys Pick

I adore this brooch !

Item Number
810P
Measurements
Height 3.2cm
Width at widest point 3.1cm
Rubies approx total weight 0.35 carats
Sapphires approx total weight 0.40 carats
Yellows sapphires 0.50 carats
Diamonds approx total weight 0.25 carats
Date & Origin
Retro (1940s)
English
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold

Condition
Excellent
Discovered
4 years ago
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