French Gold Sunflower Brooch

$1,385.00

Beautifully patterned with engraved petals, leaves and stem showing fine detail on the flower. Set with a centre of 7 high lustre cultured pearls.

French Gold Sunflower Brooch

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Description

Beautifully patterned with engraved petals, leaves and stem showing fine detail on the flower. Set with a centre of 7 high lustre cultured pearls.

The sunflower is long known as a symbol of loyalty  longevity and adoration. If you have ever had the pleasure and delight of seeing the sunflowers of France in full morning bloom you will see their heads upturned to the sun as if in praise of its warmth. Did you know the ancient Greeks believed that sunflowers turned towards the sun because the nymph Clytie’s adored Apollo who was of course the God of the Sun. In the French evening cool you will see the fields of golden bow their heads as if in night prayer or sleep. Truly Magical. 

Measurements:

6.5 cm x 3.5cm

Weight:

10.9 grams

Marks:

French Eagles head 18 carat gold

Condition: 

Excellent