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Victorian Enamel Forget Me Not Flower Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Wishbone Gold
Located in New York, NY
ADORNED WITH A GORGEOUS FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER WITH STUNNING PINK, GREEN AND YELLOW ENAMEL WITH A CENTRAL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

French Porcelain Ormolu Gilt Egg Box Forget Me Not Flower Bow Palais Royale
Located in New York, NY
mounting and hand painted decoration of pink ribbons and bows with Forget-me-not flowers. The delicate
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Polychrome Enamel Forget Me Not Flowers Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Delightful antique textured 18K yellow gold pillbox decorated with a profusion of Forget Me Not
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k Gold Forget Me Not Flower Ring with Topaz and Sapphire!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold forget me not flower ring with topaz and sapphire Weight: 1.8 g. Sapphire Cut - round
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

JAI John Hardy Sterling Silver Forget Me Not Flower Hinged Cuff Bracelet 17256
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Forget Me Not flower hinged cuff bracelet by JAI for John Hardy. From the
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20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ruby Diamond Forget Me Not Flower Earrings Retro 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These are a beautiful and romantic pair of Retro Ruby and Diamond Earrings in a Forget-Me-Not
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20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Pansy Forget-Me-Not Flower OMC Diamond Enamel Pendant 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
FORGET-ME-NOT, OR PANSY FLOWER WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE FLOWER IS SET IN AN
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pansy Forget-Me-Not Flower OMC Diamond Enamel Pendant 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
BLUE ENAMEL FORGET-ME-NOT, OR PANSY FLOWER WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE FLOWER IS
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Small Plate with Pansies and Forget-me-not Flowers
Located in Roma, IT
Slate finely decorated with micromosaic. Designed as a buckle. Rome, 19th century. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created ov...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Pansy Forget-Me-Not Flower Star OMC Diamond Enamel Pendant 14K Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THROUGHOUT WITH PINK AND BLUE ENAMEL FORGET-ME-NOT, OR PANSY, FLOWERS WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Turquoise Enamel and 18K Gold Forget Me Not Flower Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise enamel forget-me-nots drop earrings. Adorn yourself
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Forget Me Not Diamond 14K White Gold Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, romantic Forget-Me-Not flower earrings in 14K white gold with central diamond accents in a
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20th Century Romantic Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Turquoise 'Forget Me Not' Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
petals of a Forget-Me-Not flower. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.4 grams Size: O (55) Face
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian
Located in New York, NY
exquisite. The jewels are set in Forget Me Not flower designs in an elegant bow motif with engraved and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 'Forget Me Not' Ring
Located in London, GB
Forget-Me-Not flower. The ring has intricate enamel shoulders and has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Green Enamel Natural Pearl Forget Me Not Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
, holding the little Forget Me not flowers, bringing all the sentimental symbolism at the core of its
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Persian Turquoise Flower Dangle Drop Earrings Forget Me Not Gold
Located in New York, NY
exquisite earrings have a Forget Me Not flower in the center with Persian Turquoise cabochons. The color of
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Regency Turquoise and Diamond forget me not ring, 15k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Regency era forget me not flower ring. A gift for a lover, a promise to return
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nina Zhou 3.20ct Moonstone Diamond Forget-Me-Not Earrings
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Nina Zhou's Moonstone Diamond Forget-me-not Earrings in 14k yellow gold elegantly capture the
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Garnet Forget-Me-Not Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
suspending forget-me-not flowers. Garnets were in high demand for their glowing red color, a color that is
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Antique 1810s English George III Dangle Earrings

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Garnet Forget-Me-Not Earrings
Antique Georgian Garnet Forget-Me-Not Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 1.75 in
Antique Forget Me Not Enamel & Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
enameled Forget Me Not Flower, in a lovely Robbins Egg Blue Color. The flower features four bright petals
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise, Pearl and Diamond Forget Me Not Bracelet
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
cut diamond forget me not flower head motifs. The sweet and delicate bracelet is so archetypal of the
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Blue Resin Macasite Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Forget me not flower mounted on a beautifully bright blue resin brooch surrounded by a halo of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Marcasite

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Glass Forget Me Not Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
cut Diamonds, surmounted by a lovely bow leading to the bail, applied a jewelled Forget Me Not flower
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Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Turquoise Pietra Dura Flower Forget Me Not Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
creating a mosaic image of Turquoise Blue Forget-me-not flowers. The ring is a masterpiece of Pietra Dura
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Porcelain Elfinware Box with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
German Elfinware box with roses peeking from blue forget-me-not flowers. The base of the box has an
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Early 20th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 14ct Gold, Edwardian, Blue Enamel Forget Me Not Crescent Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
features a beautiful crescent shape, adorned with delicate blue enamel forget-me-not flowers. Each flower
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 15k Gold Locket, Turquoise and Pearl, Portrait, Forget Me Not
Located in NEWARK, GB
sentimental piece. Rich aged 15kt yellow gold with a pretty wreath of forget me not flowers to the front
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER AND
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Mourning Ring, Circa 1869
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
period, the forget-me-not flower. The outline of the flower beautifully inlaid with black enamel which
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold chunky rolo link chain necklace, Victorian, Forget me not
Located in NEWARK, GB
rolo links each with a tiny forget me not flower in light relief. It has a rich golden glow to it and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sweet Turn Of The Century Enamel Pearl and 10Kt Pin
Located in Wheaton, IL
Attractive circa 1900 lady's 10kt yellow gold, blue enamel and pearl "Forget Me Not" Flower
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Czech Bohemian Glass Lidded Candy Jar/Bon Bon Dish/Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
decorated with bouquets of hand painted enamel Forget Me Not flowers. Gold and gilt scrolls enhanced the
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20th Century Czech Bohemian Jars

Materials

Glass

Blue Titanium Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Forget-me-not Flowers“
 The flower has its name from a legend dating back to the 15th century
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Titanium

Blue Titanium Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls
Blue Titanium Flower Earrings with Diamonds and Pearls
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18K Gold Forget-Me-Not Egg Shape Floral Basket Pendant Necklace by MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
birds amid a backdrop of delicate lilac forget-me-not flowers. Their affectionate embrace captures the
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

An Art Nouveau Austrian Enamel and Silver Gilt Pearl Locket
Located in Portland, GB
front of the piece depicting beautiful floral composition made with a 'forget me not ' flower in the
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Antique 1880s Austrian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
clasp. The agate clasp features a lovely little turquoise floral design of a Forget-Me-Not flower
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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck

Vintage Art Nouveau Crescent Moon Flower Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A simply lovely antique Art Nouveau necklace centered by a delightful forget-me-not flower with a
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Funeral Ring Solid 14k Gold and 2.55CTW Watermelon Tourmaline
Located in New Orleans, LA
you. The casket design hides a secret compartment, set with forget-me-not flowers on the side and
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique enamel memorial pendant, circa 1830.
Located in London, GB
circular enamelled plaque containing a blue forget-me-not flower on a black background, the outer edge of
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Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Garnet Funeral Ring 9.8gms Solid 14k Yellow Gold 4.32ctw Garnet
Located in New Orleans, LA
you. The casket design hides a secret compartment, set with forget-me-not flowers on the side and
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Cut-Out Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Pearl Arches
Located in New York, NY
sentiment and coded messages, turquoise often evoked the forget-me-not flower and was associated with good
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Pair 19th Century Rococo Style Meissen Porcelain Parrot and Flower Lidded Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
, and leaves flowing throughout the vases. The bodies are decorated with forget-me-not blue flowers that
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Poppy & Forget-me-nots
By T.M. Glass
Located in Montreal, Quebec
subject matter became the persistent allure of flowers. Glass pairs flora from renowned gardens including
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire and Pearl Flower Brooch, Boxed, 15k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
pretty golden forget me not flower set with a vibrant cornflower blue sapphire. The centre features a
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Turquoise Pearl Pendant Locket And Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
locket and a pair of earrings, both embellished with turquoise and pearl forget-me-not flowers. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form
Located in London, GB
decorated with forget-me-not flowers and ribbons surrounding the gilt bronze dial. The dial with Roman
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians
Located in London, GB
either side of diamond shaped cells enclosing forget-me-not flowers. The lower base is of patinated
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique gilt pendant necklace, Green paste, Fancy link chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
, an openwork design set with a rich green paste stone and a faux pearl below a little forget me not
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Fine c.1845 Oil - Portrait of a Widow
Located in Corsham, GB
with forget-me-not flowers. Her hand is displayed prominently with a large gold ring on her ring finger
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Coral Flower Necklace 18 Karat Gold Hand Carved Coral Beads and Clasp
Located in New York, NY
hand carved Coral Beads with Forget Me Not Flowers carved around each bead and with a stunning carved
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
image of flowers including a gorgeous central white lily, lily of the valley, daisy and forget-me-not
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Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
the Victorian era turquoise was immensely popular and often associated with forget me not flowers. In
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

circa 1910 Art Nouveau Mucha Style Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An enchanting floral pendant necklace, made during the late Art Nouveau era circa 1910. A forget-me
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Swiss. Spring has sprung for this lovely brooch! Vivid amethyst flowers cheerily
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
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Forget-Me-Not with Waterfall (Collage, Landscape, Trees, Leaves, Flowers, Teal)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Aster Da Fonseca Forget-Me-Not with Waterfall Collage on Wood Panel Year: 2023 Size: 12x12in Signed
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Tape, Acrylic

Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raised floral (stylized Forget-me-not flower) decoration and a gilt edge of the rim. All in all, simply
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

12k Gold Early Victorian Flower Ring with Garnet, Emeralds, and Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
gold ring is reminiscent of a Forget-Me-Not flower, a popular motif in the Victorian era. The pearl
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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Meissen Reticulated Cabinet Plate with Flower Bouquet and Raised Forget Me Nots
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite Meissen cabinet plate painted with a large beautiful flower bouquet. The
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Antique 1890s German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
By L. Ravrio 1
Located in London, GB
with a forget-me-not flower to the centre. Below the dial is a fine applied ormolu mount of a classical
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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Forget Me Not Flowers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of forget me not flowers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 9k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 185 vintage versions or 52 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to forget me not flowers. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels, JeweLyrie and AB Jewelry NYC are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 78, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, cabochon and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of forget me not flowers, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Forget Me Not Flowers?

Prices for forget me not flowers start at $0 and top out at $248,556 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,485.
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