Topaz & Gem Set Georgian Pansy Brooch fox down the shoulders

down the shoulders

Not this one

All the gemstones are foiled beneath them for maximum refraction and sheen

the more these antique earrings reveal their intricacy and noteworthy design

and gold granulation (beads)

Topaz & Gem Set Georgian Pansy Brooch fox down the shouldersAs many of you know, the pansy motif signaled to the giver and receiver that they were always thought of. "Pensez" is the French verb for "thinking of" which sounds like the word, pansy. Yet, it is less discussed, but apparent, that most pansy leaves were depicted with at least two colors of gemstones, sometimes even three. To suggest the variegated leaves of the real flower, these colors also helped portray a three dimensional quality to the blooms.