An un usual "Giardinetti" brooch that was made circa 1940. Flowers were a fashionable theme in jewellery during the second half of the 18th century. and ‘giardinetti’ items (from the Italian, meaning ‘little garden’) became popular. They had tiny blossoms set with an assortment of precious stones, asymmetrically arranged in a basket, vase or pot and were given as tokens of love. This idea continued and is still popular today. The vase is composed of a black opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More with diamonds arranged around it. The flowers are different coloured gemstones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, yellow sapphires, amethystOne of the most popular gemstones, which has long been considered valuable. Amethysts range in colour from light to dark purple; the deeper purple stones are considered to be the finest. More, pearls, aquamarines, olivine, smokey quartzQuartz is a silicon oxide with the various colours being derived from metallic oxides. Varieties include amethyst, citrine and smoky. More, rutilated quartz and citrines. This brooch has a secure roll over catch and an added safely chain. What a wonderful gift to someone that you love}