1930's 14k Gold Enamel Forget-Me-Not Charm opal made in 1661 to replace

made in 1661 to replace the medieval crown that was melted down by parliamentairans in 1649 after the execution of King Charles I

This stunning antique swan brooch dates from the Edwardian period

it came into common use towards the end of the 19th century when global production began to shift from the "old mines" in Brazil and India

a few claws show wear and one is missing

1930's 14k Gold Enamel Forget-Me-Not Charm opal made in 1661 to replaceDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 Jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment In this case, forget me not flowers. According to Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers book, this means "True love, forget me not". This piece, a lovely 14k gold charm of openwork design, with forget me not flowers in blue, yellow and green enamel. With the matching