1940s Tiffany & Co. Padparadscha Filigree Brooch cut steel Set with two trios of

Set with two trios of rubies

with a white border around the outside

The wearing of charms is thought to have begun in order to ward of bad luck or evil spirits

super into the concept of memento mori ("remember you will die")

Particularly fine craftsmanship and an ever-so-slightly rosey hue to the yellow gold

1940s Tiffany & Co. Padparadscha Filigree Brooch cut steel Set with two trios ofDATE: Mid Century, c. 1940 An utterly stunning Tiffany & Co. brooch dating from the mid 20th century. An intricate almost lace like web of gold filigree loops and whirls around a central padparadscha sapphire of the most exquisite peachy pink orange colour. It's signed at the back, which opens to reveal a locket compartment, the lid also constructed from fine filigree goldwork. It's crafted in 18 karat gold, made circa 1940. STONES Padparadscha