As we settle into September, we’ve been thinking about some seasonal specialities. This little mulberry brooch – complete with ladybird – was made in England around 1840 🐞 

The main picking season for mulberries is around now in the northern hemisphere – what’s your favourite fruit at this time of year? 

Our online shop has a wonderful range of jewellery inspired by the collection – pick out a new favourite piece at the link in our bio. 

🔎 A gold brooch set with carved amethysts in the form of a fruiting mulberry with an enamelled gold ladybird on one leaf. England, c. 1840. 

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