Topaz & Gem Set Georgian Pansy Brooch gassman Just as the veins of

Just as the veins of the clover leaves

this is one of the finer pansy flower brooches to be offered and an impressive size for the day

or with other brooches scattered about

The 18k gold top surfaces are entirely embellished with swirling twisted wire and dots of gold

Topaz & Gem Set Georgian Pansy Brooch gassman Just as the veins ofAs many of you know, the pansy motif signaled to the giver and receiver that they were always thought of. "Pensez" is the French verb for "thinking of" which sounds like the word, pansy. Yet, it is less discussed, but apparent, that most pansy leaves were depicted with at least two colors of gemstones, sometimes even three. To suggest the variegated leaves of the real flower, these colors also helped portray a three dimensional quality to the blooms.