Pink Enamel Dog Rose Flower Brooch | 14k Gold Flower Brooch deco engagement later thoughtfully transformed for modern

later thoughtfully transformed for modern wear

The charm is in good condition with some general wear to the enamel

The ring bears London assay marks indicating that the piece was made in London in 1977

Its gold and pearls have been professionally verified through X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis

The ring is in good condition with a minor repair to one of the hinges on the underside of the ring

Pink Enamel Dog Rose Flower Brooch | 14k Gold Flower Brooch deco engagement later thoughtfully transformed for modernThe dog rose, with its soft pink hue, is a symbol of both pleasure and pain. The flower's association with pleasure dates back to medieval times when dog rose flowers were placed at the end of a maiden's bed to signify a king's interest in her company that evening. The pain associations come from the belief that the flower could be used to cure the bite of a mad dog. This substantial 14k gold enamel dog rose brooch by the renowned A. J. Hedges & Co.