with putti adorning Flora with a laurel wreath and a basket of flowers
Condition: There are some minor scuffs on the top and bottom of the agate
They were permitted after a time to wear jewelry
This gorgeous brooch is an excellent example of jewelry of the Art Nouveau period (1890 - 1915)
it has made a wonderful focus for this beautifully unique ring
SOLD Antique 18K, Garnet & Seed Pearl Conversion Ring whitby with putti adorning Flora withGarnets are associated with love, life blood, and the human heart. Because of its similarity to pomegranate seeds, is also symbolic of friendship, and the safe return of loved ones, just as Persephone returned to her mother every year. Converted entirely from a stick pin, this 18 karat gold ring has a deep blood red garnet cabochon stone with six seed pearls scattered around her perimeter. A gorgeous piece from the Victorian era, it is easy to see why