Victorian Diamond Demantoid Pearl 18K Gold Antique Starburst Pendant Brooch

Designed as a lavalier style pendant with open work depicting whiplash foliates and flowers Bead set throughout with rose cut diamonds and round cut demantoid garnets Diamonds weigh ...

Designed as a heart shaped form topped with bow motif and centering a stemmed flower Heart is glossed with transparent green bassé-taille enamel over linear engraving Bow and flower ...

A stunning 4.35 carat peridot, 2.56 carat emerald and sapphire, seed pearl and 18 carat yellow gold brooch / pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique gemstone brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The brooch is ornamented with a feature 4.35ct oval mixed cut peridot, collet set in subtle relief to the centre of the design. This peridot brooch is encircled by a total of sixteen 3.5mm seed pearls, in addition to sixteen emanating kite shaped settings. The kite shaped settings are embellished with an alternating array of four emeralds, four pink sapphires and eight yellow sapphires, in a combination of pear, Old mine and Old European cuts. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp brooch clasp fastening, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. This versatile piece of jewellery can also be worn as a pendant via an ring loop to the reverse of the brooch; the detachable hinge pin indicates the high quality of the piece. This Victorian brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18ct gold. The brooch is supplied with two IDGL gemstone grading report cards. "Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics." Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press. Condition This stunning antique brooch is exceptional quality, set with a peridot, pearls, sapphires and emeralds displaying fine colour and brilliance. The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Gemstone Quality Peridot Quality Color Green Cut Oval mixed Content 4.35 carat Dimensions 13.60mm (length) x 9.43mm (width) x 3.93mm (depth) Sapphire Quality Color Pink / Yellow Cut Old mine / Old European Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Pear / Old Mine Total Supporting Gemstone Content 2.56 carats Dimensions Length of setting 3.5cm/1.37" Width of setting 4cm/1.57" Height of setting 9.50mm/0.37" Length of safety chain 7.5cm/2.95" Pearl diameter 3.5mm Weight 15.20 grams Date: Circa 1880 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique gemstone jewelry...

This brooch features genuine peridot stones and luminous pearls arranged in a delicate floral design. The vintage-inspired style brings a classic charm that never goes out of fashion...