An antique Victorian brooch featuring two birds perched together on a gold branch, pavé-set with mixed old European and rose-cut diamonds. Each bird’s eye is accented with a small ruby, and pearls are mounted at either end of the bar. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold with silver settings, this brooch is a fine example of romantic 19th-century design symbolism.
Dimensions
• Width: 4.1 cm
• Height: 1.1 cm
• Weight: 4.28 g
Specifications
• Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold and Silver
• Period/Era: c.1880s
• Maker/Origin: Not specified
• Primary Stones: Diamonds (Old European and Rose Cuts, 52 pcs total)
• Secondary Stones: 2 Pearls, approx. 3 mm each
• Accent Stones: Ruby eyes, 2 pcs (approx. 1 mm each)
• Mount/Setting: Pavé and collet settings on silver-topped gold bar
• Hallmarks/Marks: Not specified
Diamond Details
• Cut: Old European and Rose Cut mix
• Quantity: 52
• Approx. Per-stone Weight: 0.01–0.03 ct
• Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.78–1.56 ct range (est. total approx. 1.0 ct)
• Colour: F–H
• Clarity: VS–SI
• Setting: Pavé
Gemstone Details
• Stone: Pearl
• Quantity: 2
• Size: Approx. 3 mm each
• Colour: Cream-white
• Lustre: Fine
• Shape: Round
• Treatment: Not specified
Condition Report :Light surface wear consistent with age; pearls well-matched; diamonds securely set; slight patina to silver; pin mechanism in good working order.
An antique Victorian brooch featuring two birds perched together on a gold branch, pavé-set with mixed old European and rose-cut diamonds. Each bird’s eye is accented with a small ruby, and pearls are mounted at either end of the bar. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold with silver settings, this brooch is a fine example of romantic 19th-century design symbolism.
Dimensions
• Width: 4.1 cm
• Height: 1.1 cm
• Weight: 4.28 g
Specifications
• Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold and Silver
• Period/Era: c.1880s
• Maker/Origin: Not specified
• Primary Stones: Diamonds (Old European and Rose Cuts, 52 pcs total)
• Secondary Stones: 2 Pearls, approx. 3 mm each
• Accent Stones: Ruby eyes, 2 pcs (approx. 1 mm each)
• Mount/Setting: Pavé and collet settings on silver-topped gold bar
• Hallmarks/Marks: Not specified
Diamond Details
• Cut: Old European and Rose Cut mix
• Quantity: 52
• Approx. Per-stone Weight: 0.01–0.03 ct
• Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.78–1.56 ct range (est. total approx. 1.0 ct)
• Colour: F–H
• Clarity: VS–SI
• Setting: Pavé
Gemstone Details
• Stone: Pearl
• Quantity: 2
• Size: Approx. 3 mm each
• Colour: Cream-white
• Lustre: Fine
• Shape: Round
• Treatment: Not specified
Condition Report :Light surface wear consistent with age; pearls well-matched; diamonds securely set; slight patina to silver; pin mechanism in good working order.
