Gouden hedera dasspeld collection_juwelen A set of antique brooches

A set of antique brooches made with real beetles in 18k gold setting

French gold hallmark

Vintage ring

Master's mark in horizontal diamond MR France

deliberately not polished

Gouden hedera dasspeld collection_juwelen A set of antique broochesTie pin with light green enamelled ivy leaf. Russia, circa 1900 The symbolism of ivy is closely linked to eternal love and fidelity. This concept dates back to ancient Greece, where ivy was associated with Dionysus, the god of wine, and his lover Ariadne. Ivy was believed to be a sign of eternal love between the two and to bring good luck in love relationships. This association with eternal love is still present today, ivy is still used in weddings