By the Victorian era, the pansy was widely known to symbolize thoughts of love. Wild pansy was also adorably known by the alternative names Heartsease, Come-and-Cuddle-Me, Heart’s Delight, Jack-Jump-Up-and-Kiss-Me, Flame Flower, and the slightly NSFW “Pink of my John.” Cushion cut chrysolites (such a cool stone) and an emerald come together here in a modest floral ring, c. 1840.
MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), 5 3.7 x 3.3mm cushion cut chrysolites, 3 x 2.5mm emerald
AGE: c. 1840
CONDITION: Very good - looks like it was re-shanked at some point
SIZE: 4.25, can be slightly resized; 1 cm head, 1.4mm shank