Victorian Giardinetti Brooch Platinum The rubies are surrounded by

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

garnet and topaz Maltese cross to a pearl set bezel

This charming piece has two glazed internal areas for photographs and was made circa 1870

Pearl double heart ring: Victorian natural pearl double heart old cut diamond ring set in silver and gold with a bow surmount

Victorian Giardinetti Brooch Platinum The rubies are surrounded byA 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