A beautiful 20th Century Giardinetti brooch depicting a vase of flowers and leaves topped with a turquoise, opal, garnet, ruby, peridots, and diamonds.
Giardinetti is Italian for “Little Gardens”. The jewellery originated in Italy and became a popular love token across Europe in the 18th and 19th Century, depicting a basket or vase of flowers decorated with a colourful assortment of gems to enhance their beauty.
It’s been skilfully crafted in 18ct gold and fitted with a pin and locking clasp on the reverse. It will look wonderful pinned to a lapel and boasts a fabulous rainbow of gemstones.
WEIGHT: 8.8 grams
MEASURES: Height 37mm x Width 25mm x Depth 7mm
METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)
STONES: Turquoise (0.40ct), Opal (0.40ct), Garnet (0.80ct), Ruby (0.10ct), Peridots (0.60ct total), Diamonds (0.20ct total)
AGE: 20th Century (Circa 1930 - 1950)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 22-043