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A beautiful antique ruby and diamond brooch from the Victorian era, c1900! Made of 9ct gold and silver topped, this elegant brooch glistens with three natural rubies and fourteen old cut diamonds. Designed in curvaceous Art Nouveau manner, the silver lines form a fleur-de-lis either side of the central ruby, and further sinuous lines partially curl around the end rubies. The artful design accented with varying old cut diamonds including rose cut, old mine cut and Swiss cut. Total estimated weight of the diamonds is 0.30 carats. Three oval-cut pinkish red rubies dazzle from prong settings, the centre ruby is slightly larger than the end rubies. Estimated combined weight of the rubies is 1.00 carats. A knife edge 9ct gold bar with c-connection and pin to the reverse makes up the rest of this elegant brooch. No hallmarks are seen, tests indicate 9ct gold and silver. A numeral hand-inscription "126/.12" can be sighted to the side of the bar.
Total length of the brooch measures 4.70cm.
Video of the brooch can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gDttRv1OQeo
A wonderful antique ruby and diamond brooch! Perfect for the lady who celebrates a July birthdate - ruby is July's birthstone!
| Art Nouveau, c1900 | |
| 9ct rose gold and sterling silver | |
| Two Natural RUBIES | Size: 1 x 5.30mm long x 4.50mm wide, and 2 x 4.30mm x 3.50mm | Shape: oval-cut | Colour: purplish mid-red | Clarity: slightly included material | Weight: 3 = 1.00 carats approximately | Fourteen Natural DIAMONDS | Size: ranging from 1.60mm- 2.30mm each (est) | Cut: mixture of rose, old mine and Swiss | Qualities: VS- SI- Pique clarity and F/H colour range | Weight: 0.30 carats total estimated weight of diamonds *Gemstones assessed by a FGAA Gemmologist/NCJV Valuer with professional gemmological equipment | |
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| 5.60 grams | |
| 4.70cm long | |
| The antique brooch presents in excellent antique condition. Besides normal surface wear, there is no major marks or damage to the design or settings. Stones are in excellent undamaged order and appear secure in their settings. The pin works well. A gorgeous antique piece! |
