Luck of the Irish - Four-leaf Clover Pins

Saint Patrick's day is just a few weeks off. So, it seems an appropriate time to celebrate the luck of the Irish with a bouquet antique four-leaf clover pins. Go n'éirí leat!

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A beautifully enameled Victorian lucky clover brooch. The edges of the petals
and stem are gold and set with small graduated pearls. A larger pearl is set in
the center and a second rests on a petal like a small dew drop. Created by
Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold, circa 1900.

A wonderful Art Nouveau brooch of a four-leaf clover set with a

small diamond. The leaves are richly detailed with fine veins

and characteristic crescent moons. A captivating example

of flowing, almost surreal Art Nouveau design. Created

by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1900.

A beautiful four-leaf clover sure to bring luck to the wearer. A small pearl

is set in the center like a morning dew drop. The green enamel leaves

of the clover are naturally and richly detailed. The mid rib and veins

of each leaf are exactingly rendered. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.

An exquisite, petite Art Nouveau brooch of a woman serenely dreaming

amid lucky clovers. The woman's profile and the four-leaf clovers are

beautifully enameled in soft pastel shades. The clovers are set with

sparkling dew drop-like diamonds. Created by Krementz &

Company in 14kt gold, circa 1900.


These and other beautiful jewels from the past can be found
in the Antique & Estate Jewelry Gallery.