


Herbarium Nr
031
Scientific Name
ONAGRACEAE
Common Name
Fuchsia
Type
Brooch. Detachable fitting
Place
The Netherlands
Date
Approximately 1850( mark before 1865)
Collected by
Unknown
Material
Rose cut diamonds, Amsterdam cut, 750/1000 gold 18 k, silver setting
Size
43,3 x 59,2 mm
Total Weight
14,08 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
The fuchsia symbolizes abundance and intoxicating beauty, but also assurance and confiding love. These flowers are commonly given on romantic or otherwise significant occasions to represent trust.
The dangling stamens further complement the slender pendulous shape of this decorative diamond set brooch.