Vintage August Birthday Charm | August Gladiolus Flower | August Birth Flower

Vintage August Birthday Charm | August Gladiolus Flower | August Birth FlowerThe charm is a scalloped round shape with a center enamel gladiolus flower design that reads: August Gladiolus. The back is plain silver. The gladiolus or "sword lily" is the birth flower for the month of August because they make their debut in the garden around this time of year. The name gladiolus comes from the latin word for sword (gladius) which refers to the leaves shape. The flower symbolizes strength and integrity and when given as a gift can

33 mm long and 16

The pendant is crafted from sterling silver with 14k yellow gold accents

Marks: Unmarked for metal content

The body of the snake has texture to resemble scales giving it added design

peace and relaxation

Measurements: approximately 7 3/8 inches

The piece is versatile and can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch

The charms/chain in pictures are for display only-they are not included

1890 inches longest (end to end) and 0

Marks: acid tested as 14k and the gold content was confirmed with an AuRACLE Electronic Gold Tester

The mixed metals whimsical brooch features a silver wire bicycle frame with brass handlebars and brass seat

It was the first environmentally themed world's fair