Emerald & Diamond Ring | Vintage Emerald Ring dog rose brooch Legend has it that pansies

Legend has it that pansies were once pure white flowers that turned purple from love's wound when struck by Cupid's bow

75 inches wide and is in very good condition with minor wear to the enamel leaves

The brooch is silver topped 18k gold and bears French hallmarks dating it to the early part of the Victorian era (1838-1847)

The fancy link chain acid tests for 14k gold and it is in great condition

Victorians were fascinated with naturalism and brought their flora and fauna indoors in the form of jewelry inspired by plants and animals

Emerald & Diamond Ring | Vintage Emerald Ring dog rose brooch Legend has it that pansiesEmerald is a stone considered to hold all the green of nature, making this the perfect May birthstone for all spring babies. This vintage 14k gold ring (circa 1950 1970) features a 0. 28ct vivid bluish green emerald surrounded by six glistening single cut diamonds of VS1 VS2 color, H I clarity. The ring is marked for 14k on the interior of the band and it also bears an unknown maker's mark. It is currently a size 6. 25, but it can be re sized free of