Mid-Victorian Yellow Gold & Garnet Brooch Circa 1875

A beautiful statement piece from Mid-Victorian era crafted in yellow gold. This Etruscan revival brooch features hand-crafted entwined pillowed ribbons with granulation and ornate hand-engraving. A flower of rhodolite garnets and twisted gold sit proudly as a centre-piece. Fine foxtail chains are suspended from the sides of the brooch holding an oval pendant with a second rhodolite garnet set flower surrounded by ornate hand-engraving with a glass locket to the rear to hold a special keepsake. Secured with a pin and roller catch.

Gemstones: Sixteen round and oval cut rhodolite garnets, fine material, estimated total weight 6.00ct

Metal: 18k yellow gold – XRF tested

Weight: 19.14 grams

Measurements: Length 8.0cm, width 4.3cm

Era: Mid-Victorian Circa 1875