Carnation Large - Brooch Hollywood has a chain extension of

has a chain extension of 6cm(2in) and a lobster claw clasp

It has even been suggested that they may once have belonged to Marie Antoinette

These designs are based on a pen

Inspired by an unfinished flounce in needle lace

Carnation Large - Brooch Hollywood has a chain extension ofThis brooch is based on the Dianthus caryophyllus Commonly known as the clove pink. It has been cultivated for millennia, valued for its warm spicy fragrance. They are called pinks because of the frilly petal edges that appear to have been cut by pinking shears. This brooch is inspired by artwork by Caroline Maria Applebee (c. 1799 1854) Very little is known about Miss Applebee, like so many women artists of the time. She was an extremely talented