


Herbarium No.
030
Scientific Name
ROSA MUNDI
Common Name
Rose
Type
Brooch
Place
Probably The Netherlands
Date
Approximately 1850
Collected by
Unknown
Material
Total diamond weight ca. 4.5 carats; cushion cut diamonds, old mine cut diamonds, rose cut diamonds, 750/1000 gold 18 ct, silver setting
Size
30 x 24,2 mm
Total Weight
9,05 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
This diamond set brooch, depicting a Rosa Mundi, an early Rose, has a screw-fitting at the back, showing it was part of a bigger piece or set. Antique precious jewellery was often multifunctional; with detachable frames, the diamond set flowers could be worn as a tiara, a necklace, or be divided into smaller sections like brooches, pendants, bracelets,… Whatever would suit the occasion or the dress best.