Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch wood displaying great chatoyancy as it's

displaying great chatoyancy as it's moved through the light

a small chip to one of the flanking sapphires

Carnelian & Bloodstone

20ct marquise cut centrepiece flanked by graduated rows of baguette diamonds

It remains in the original fitted presentation box

Mid-Victorian Language of Flowers Micromosaic Brooch wood displaying great chatoyancy as it'sDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A striking mid Victorian micromosaic "language of the flowers" brooch dating from the 1860s. Each flower represents a different sentiment: Edelweiss for courage and devotion; Red Tulip as a declaration of love; Peony for a happy life; and Forget Me Not for true love and memories. It's beautifully detailed, and the mosaic tesserae are mounted in a single piece of black onyx with chamfered edges and a gold border. Given the