A late Victorian gold lace pin/brooch depicting a rose-cut diamond turnip, with emerald leaves and ruby root.
Turnips were an agricultural staple of pre-colonial Europe, only usurped by the introduction of the potato. The entire turnip is edible, a rich source of dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It’s importance cannot be understated and was even evident in heraldry through Europe.
There is even folk remedy around turnips, effectively to mix them with sugar and leave to create a liquid which, when drunk, will cure colds and whooping cough. Ayurvedic medicine recognises turnip as offering health benefits also.
The perfect gift for the inveterate gardener or Baldrick.
Marks:
Stamped 9ct at clasp.
Date:
Late Victorian.
Length:
Total length 2.7cms.
Length of turnip (in total) 1.7cms.
Condition:
General small marks, varied discolouration. Soft solder visible to edge of diamond panel and the reverse. Pin possibly later replacement/repaired.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
A late Victorian gold lace pin/brooch depicting a rose-cut diamond turnip, with emerald leaves and ruby root.
Turnips were an agricultural staple of pre-colonial Europe, only usurped by the introduction of the potato. The entire turnip is edible, a rich source of dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It’s importance cannot be understated and was even evident in heraldry through Europe.
There is even folk remedy around turnips, effectively to mix them with sugar and leave to create a liquid which, when drunk, will cure colds and whooping cough. Ayurvedic medicine recognises turnip as offering health benefits also.
The perfect gift for the inveterate gardener or Baldrick.
Marks:
Stamped 9ct at clasp.
Date:
Late Victorian.
Length:
Total length 2.7cms.
Length of turnip (in total) 1.7cms.
Condition:
General small marks, varied discolouration. Soft solder visible to edge of diamond panel and the reverse. Pin possibly later replacement/repaired.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.