Pansy pins belong to the special genre of 19^th century jewelry that bear hidden meaning. ‘Pansy’ sounds much the same as the French verb ‘penser’, which means ‘to think’. Pansy jewelry was often exchanged between lovers, and meant the giver was always thinking of the recipient. It is these special mementos that can make any distance apart seem not far, and any length of time seem not that long.

In excellent antique condition. Made with 18 karat gold with purple and pink enamel, and set with an old mine cut diamond that weighs approximately 0.80 carats, I color and SI1 clarity. Made c. 1900 and in excellent antique condition.