1920s "Gemüsering" Vegetable Ring Add Inscription:No Dionysus is the god of

Dionysus is the god of wine

A remarkable Georgian sun and crescent moon brooch dating from the latter half of the 18th century

It's crafted in 18 carat gold and silver and dates from the latter half of the 19th century

It's crafted in 14 carat gold with English import marks

1920s "Gemüsering" Vegetable Ring Add Inscription:No Dionysus is the god ofA rare German Gemsering dating from the 1920s. These 'Vegetable Rings' were Jugendstil's answer to the 'Giardinetti', combining colourful gemstones with foliate motifs to evoke a visit to the enchanted garden full of leaves, tendrils, exotic blossoms and fruit. Stylistically, they're probably more aligned with the English Arts and Crafts than the often futuristic Jugendstil designs, and this one epitomises the genre with vibrant green and pink