A gardinetto or giardinetto/giardinetti (Italian) is an ornament in the form of a vase of flowers or a flower basket, especially suited for brooches but sometimes rings and pendants. The colorful items were created from a multicolored array of gemstones such as rubies, emeralds, and sapphires which were often calibrated. Initially enjoying popularity c. 1740-1780 these colorful floral gemstone depictions were love tokens to be exchanged with lovers and friends. A resurgence in popularity occurred c.1920.
A beautiful bouquet of gems and old cut diamond-petaled flowers and bows, artfully arranged in a vase. All expertly hand fabricated in 18k white gold.
• 18k white gold pendant
• 107 round diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carat total
• Mixed shape sapphires
• 5 round shape rubies
• 2 round shape emeralds
• 1 round pearl (3.93 mm)
• Pendant measures 2 ¼ x 1 ½ in
Weighs 15 grams
Diamonds: F-H color, VS-SI clarity
Sapphires: blue hue, medium light to dark hue, moderately included
Rubies: red hue, medium dark tone, moderately included
Emeralds: green hue, medium tone, visibly included
Pearls: white body color, silver overtone, good luster