Victorian Forget-Me-Not Micro Mosaic Brooch Centennial It does not overly detract

It does not overly detract

-- EB White

moonstone is highly coveted for its ghostly

The silver plating is coming off in spots on the compact

Victorian Forget-Me-Not Micro Mosaic Brooch Centennial It does not overly detractThese days when someone sends you flowers you typically think of it as a sweet and touching gesture. However, in the 19th century, sending flowers was not only an art form, but also a means of relaying secret messages to friends, lovers and even enemies. One mixed floral bouquet had the power to convey entire conversations, secret thoughts and hidden affection (or hatred). Floriography was so popular, that publishers began putting out special pocket