Exceptional Italian Jewelry by Designer Aldo Garavelli 18K Yellow Gold & Multi Gemstone Gardinetto (Flower Basket) Brooch, Mid 20th Century

This exceptional Italian brooch by designer Aldo Garavelli features a beautifully handmade 18k yellow gold “gardinetto” (Italian for flower basket) blooming with an array of fourteen delicate 18k yellow gold flowers. Each of six flowers are set with gemstones that form the “petals”. Two flowers with 7 sapphires each, two flowers with 7 rubies each and two flowers with 7 turquoise each. The under clasp-side of the brooch is marked “ITALY”, “237 AL” trademark for Aldo Garavelli , “750” the purity of  “18K” . All in very good condition. An exceptional early Garavelli piece.

Aldo Garavelli is an Italian jewelry brand known for its high-quality and elegant designs. The brand was founded in 1971 by Aldo Garavelli, who was born in Valenza, Italy, a town known for its long history of jewelry-making. Aldo Garavelli started his career as an apprentice to a master jeweler in Valenza, where he learned the craft of jewelry-making. After gaining experience in the industry, he started his own company, Aldo Garavelli, which quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Today, Aldo Garavelli is still a family-run business, with Aldo’s son Giorgio Garavelli now at the helm. The brand’s jewelry is sold in high-end stores and boutiques around the world, and it continues to be renowned for its exceptional quality and timeless style.

Dimensions: width 1.5″ x height 0.9″x depth 0.5″, weight 16 grams