By the Victorian era, pansies were solidly associated with thoughts of love. The flower was also 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.” Pear-shaped flat cut garnets are set here in gold.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), pear-shaped flat cut garnets, seed pearls
AGE: c. 1820
CONDITION: Very good - a couple small dents on the dished settings; ear wires are more recent additions
SIZE: 3/4" length measured from the top of the ear wire, 5/8" width