


Herbarium No.
102
Scientific Name
HEDERA HELIX
Common Name
Ivy
Type
Brooch
Place
The Netherlands
Date
Ca. 1915 – 1920
Collected by
Vos & Co Haarlem
Material
Rose-cut diamonds, total Ca. 0,5 crt, 585/1000 gold 14 k
Size
25,8 x 25,4 mm
Total Weight
3,9 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
The Ivy is a climbing and creeping plant that covers and binds trees, buildings, actually everything within its reach. Because of this binding aspect of the plant, it has been a perfect symbol of faith and affection since ancient times.