ANTHROPOMORPHIC, wild, and adorable, pansies were jubilantly translated into jewelry throughout the Victorian era. Here, an unusual gemstone combo creates a joyful palette.
MATERIALS: 18k gold (tests), pear-shaped red spinels, aquamarines and emerald, 1.5mm rose cut diamond
AGE: c. 1840
CONDITION: Very good - faint scratch marks on one shoulder; minor surface wear commensurate with age and use
SIZE: 4.5, can be resized; 8.7mm head, 1.6mm shank