This is so dreamy! A georgian floral cluster set with a rainbow of gemstones. In the centre is an amethyst; and then we have as petals a pair of aquamarines, a pair of garnets, a pair of pink topaz and a pair of citrine. All foiled and in closed back high carat gold cut down settings. The end of each petal is decorated with a gold ball. Harlequin jewellery is defined as jewellery set with “dissimilar gemstones of different colours” and was particularly popular in England during the Victorian period (An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry). Such pieces may also be described as multi-gem jewellery. The term harlequin is derived from a character in the late sixteenth-century Italian Commedia dell’Arte, a form of comic theatre characterised by a repertoire of stock characters identifiable by their distinctive costumes. This theatrical tradition later became incorporated into English pantomime. The character of Harlequin was originally depicted wearing a peasant’s shirt and trousers adorned with irregular patches of various colours; over time, this costume evolved into a close-fitting tunic and leggings decorated with a repeating pattern of coloured diamonds and triangles. Perfect on a Georgian chain. measures - 33mm x 30mm not including jump ring. weighs - 8.6g English circa 1800 - 1810 Condition - excellent. I have converted it from a brooch