This 18k yellow gold clover is set with three cabochon-cut opals in its leaves and is further studded with three rose-cut diamonds.
Flowers were often used for their symbolic properties in the 19th Century, with books such as 'The Language and Poetry of Flowers', which was published in 1851, explaining the specific meaning of each variety.
The three-petal clover was often worn as a symbol of faith, hope, and love, and in Celtic tradition, where it is referred to as a shamrock, this clover symbolizes the three worlds of gods, humans, and spirits.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 17 x 13 mm excluding the bale and jump ring.
Weight: 1.65 grams.
Age: Late 19th Century, circa 1890s.
Hallmarks: Hallmarked with a French import hallmark for 18k gold.
Condition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age.
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