Herbarium No.
126
Scientific Name
ROSA
Common Name
Rose
Type
Brooch
Place
Probably Italian, English import hallmarks
Date
1950s
Collected by
Unknown
Material
750/1000 gold 18 ct, enamel, single cut diamonds
Size
41,5 x 38,5 mm
Total Weight
20,4 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
Roses are probably the most popular flowers, and they are often depicted in jewellery. A bouquet of roses symbolises gratitude. Peach roses convey modesty, sociability and friendship.
The three roses on the third photo are by the impressionist Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919).