Enamel Convolvulus Morning Glory Brooch fish Eleven natural red rubies

Eleven natural red rubies

Good luck takes the form of a signed Riker Brothers horseshoe brooch

As if viewing needlework of petit point

18th century

A special touch

Enamel Convolvulus Morning Glory Brooch fish Eleven natural red rubiesA theme often used in the 19th century, the convolvulus flower more commonly known as the morning glory, is replete with symbolism. Each day it opens, each night it closes and since it is a vine, usually refers to the ties that bind people together and the eternal cycle of life. Its trumpet shape lends itself beautifully to this realistically modeled enamel and gold flower brooch. In 18k yellow gold, diamonds, and a ruby at the bloom end, it is three