Edwardian Silver Coloured Paste Giardinetti Brooch feed-agegroup-adult and this example would make

and this example would make a delightful engagement ring

it was holding an olive branch in its beak

This is a 'statement piece'

prized for its sophistication and regal associations

has long been associated with devotion and the safe return of loved ones

Edwardian Silver Coloured Paste Giardinetti Brooch feed-agegroup-adult and this example would makeThis antique Edwardian giardinetti brooch is a delightful example of early 20th century floral jewellery. Crafted in silver and set with coloured paste stones, it takes the form of a miniature bouquet. The word giardinetti comes from the Italian for little gardens, and these charming jewels with baskets or sprays of flowers have long symbolised love, renewal, and the beauty of nature. Originally popular in the 18th century, giardinetti jewels saw a