Victorian Giardinetti Brooch Platinum to a square agate cabochon

to a square agate cabochon at the verso

A lovely platinum three-row ring with an attractive slightly ridged profile set with layers of rubies

The central diamonds are approximately 1

garnet and topaz Maltese cross to a pearl set bezel

The rubies are surrounded by rose-cut diamonds with a rose-cut diamond surmount and chased gold work on the shank

Victorian Giardinetti Brooch Platinum to a square agate cabochonA very pretty early Victorian 18ct gold and silver giardinetti brooch designed to resemble a basket of flowers with rose cut diamonds, demantoid garnets and rubies. The term giardinetti comes from the Italian for "little gardens" and was used to describe jewellery from the beginning of the 18th century that resembled flowers. In brooches, these are often arranged in vases, urns or baskets. They are cleverly designed in intricate openwork settings to