Vintage Giardinetti Gemstone Flower Vase Brooch 18ct Gold

Details

A beautiful 20^th 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 18^th and 19^th 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: 20^th Century (Circa 1930 - 1950) 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 22-043