Antique Black Enamel Violet Pendant of 14k Gold antique frog " - Lady Bird Johnson

" - Lady Bird Johnson

while the yellow diamond ear wires are later additions

Flowers had powerful meanings during the 19th and early 20th centuries

This lovely pendant features a pale purple enamel pansy with hand drawn veining and a diamond accent dangling beneath two freshwater pearls

Antique Black Enamel Violet Pendant of 14k Gold antique frog " - Lady Bird JohnsonA striking black enamel and pearl violet pendant created from an antique brooch! The violet is 14k gold (marked) and dates to the early 1900s. It was manufactured by the renowned maker Crane & Theuer of Newark, NJ. The violet is decorated with a matte black enamel with a lustrous pearl at its center. It was originally an antique brooch that our jeweler transformed into a pendant by removing the pin findings and welding on a gold bail. The pendant